Declan Rice is proving why Arsenal splashed £105 million on him, and the stats are jaw-dropping.
The England international has created more big chances than any other Premier League player across all competitions in 2025 (23), more than Mohamed Salah (21) and even teammate Martin Ødegaard (15).
And he’s not just pulling strings; he’s running the show. In addition to that, Declan Rice is also the best ball carrier in the Premier League this season. In fact, Rice is the most in-form central midfielder across Europe’s top five leagues, boasting the highest rating (7.92) in his 9 appearances for Arsenal according to WhoScored.
No wonder Arsenal have slapped a €150M [£132m] price tag on their midfield machine, with Real Madrid keeping a close eye. But the Gunners aren’t budging, Rice has become “the heartbeat of their squad” and a cornerstone of Mikel Arteta’s high-octane side.
Some fans are already whispering big things. “Declan Rice is on course to overtaking Steven Gerrard’s legacy. It’s crazy to think @_DeclanRice has already pulled on the shirt 118 times for Arsenal and scored 18 goals and provided 22 assists,” one supporter wrote, and few would argue.
From crunching tackles to inch-perfect passes, Declan Rice has transformed into one of the most complete midfielders in world football, and right now, he’s simply unstoppable.
