Credit: Imago

Leeds United trio rated as three of the Premier League’s worst players in brutal statistic

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13 Nov 2025, 6:40 am

Dan James, Ao Tanaka and Jack Harrison have been ranked as three of the worst players in the Premier League so far this season.

Leeds are currently in a relegation battle, with pressure mounting on Daniel Farke at Elland Road.

In recent weeks, the Peacocks have struggled, with Leeds losing 3-1 to Nottingham Forest before the international break.

Numerous factors have been blamed for this downturn in form, with WhoScored on 12 November believing James, Tanaka and Harrison are heavy contributors.

Ao Tanaka has struggled for game time this season (Credit: Imago)

James, Tanaka and Harrison ranked in the Premier League’s top 10 worst performers

When working out the average rating of each player this season, WhoScored has not held back.

As it stands, James is ranked the worst, with an average rating of 6.05. Tanaka and Harrison closely follow, being ranked in fourth and fifth with 6.10 and 6.11 ratings.

Numerous stats have been used to work this out, with James’ horrendous passing accuracy at 53.7% likely a factor.

While James’ struggle for fitness at Leeds this season may explain his rating, Tanaka and Harrison do not have this excuse.

Dan James has struggled for fitness this season (Credit: Imago)

Much has been said about Tanaka’s lack of game time at Elland Road, and it would appear that Farke is right to limit his time on the pitch, given his performances.

In comparison, Harrison’s form at Leeds has long been criticised, with the winger doing little right.

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Can Dan James recover from his poor start?

Unlike the other two, James arguably has the most potential to turn his season around.

The winger is now starting to return to fitness, and when he has played in the Premier League in the past, he has been solid.

According to Fotmob on 12 November, when James has been on the pitch in the Premier League this season, he is making an impact, creating chances, as well as firing shots on goal.

Dan James Premier League stats this season	Per 90 minutes
Shots	2.19
xA	0.17
Chances created	1.88
Successful crosses	1.25
Dispossessed	0.31

James has plenty of promising stats from this season

Hopefully, going forward, Leeds can start to see the best of the winger once again and push up the table.

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