Samuel Chukwueze’s performance for Villarreal against Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League semifinal first leg has been rewarded with an improved individual ranking.
The tricky winger has now been ranked as No 11 in the official UEFA Ranking with 5635 points.
He provided an assist and made 14 successful passes in the final third in the 2-1 home win against Arsenal.
He was previously ranked No 15 with 4780 points.
‘Samu’ is ranked higher than the Manchester United trio of Edinson Cavani (5568), Paul Pogba (5496) and Harry Maguire (5233), who all shone in a 6-2 demolition of AS Roma in their own semifinal clash.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is the No 1 ranked player in the competition with 11342 points.