United Arab Emirates 1st Division has always been a breeding ground for talent, and the 2025/26 season is no exception. With rising stars making their mark, we have identified the top three players who have been standout performers.
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5 Best Performance Contributors– United FC
Dubai FC, led by Andrea Pirlo, has won all of its last four matches. They are at the top of the performance table according to the AI season standings. The player who contributed most to this success is Samuel Pedro.
3 Best Players in Qatar Stars League
Gian Marco Ferrari (‘92) (CB) – United FC
Gian Marco Ferrari’s CompaAI Passing report:
Ferrari ranks 1st out of 4 CBs for both long passes attempted (9.45) and successful long passes (5.55) per match. The next closest player, L. Johan Fer, records 4.71 long passes and 2.86 successful long passes. This gap highlights Ferrari as the clear long-distribution leader among centre-backs. Tactically, this indicates strong capacity to bypass pressure blocks, switch play, or find advanced targets directly from the back line. His profile fits teams that rely on vertical access or diagonal switches during early build-up. Ferrari leads all CBs in passes to the final third (11.18) and successful passes to the final third (7.45) per match, ranking 1st out of 4. The closest competitor, Othman Jamal, averages 5.00 and 3.36 respectively. This shows Ferrari as a primary territorial progressor, capable of consistently breaking midfield lines with passing rather than carrying. From a tactical perspective, this can support positional-play models where centre-backs are expected to connect directly with advanced midfielders or wide players. Ferrari records 12.73 progressive passes and 11.45 successful progressive passes per match, both ranking 1st out of 4, alongside a 90% progressive pass success rate, again best in position. Compared to Othman Jamal (8.45 progressive passes, 79.57% success), Ferrari combines volume and security. This suggests strong decision-making under pressure and technical consistency, making him reliable for sustained dominance phases and controlled progression.
Gian Marco Ferrari’s seasonal passing data positions him as a dominant progression-focused centre-back, leading his position group in long passing volume, progressive distribution, final-third access, and overall involvement. His strongest rankings appear in long passes, progressive passes, forward passes, and passes to the final third, all at 1st out of 4 CBs.
Moustapha Name (‘95) (DMF) – United FC
Moustapha Name’s CompaAI Duels report:
Name dominates aerial involvement with 3.92 aerial duels and 2.58 aerial duels won per match, both ranking 1st. He also leads in offensive aerial duels won (1.08) and defensive aerial duels won (1.5). This indicates value not only in defensive clearances but also in attacking set-piece phases. His aerial volume can be useful against direct opponents or teams relying on vertical progression. He ranks 1st in ground duels (8.83) and ground duels won (5.83) per match, supported by a strong 66.04% success rate, also best among DMFs. Defensively, he leads in defensive ground duels (6) and defensive ground duels won (4.33). This suggests reliability in protecting the space in front of the back line and effectiveness when stepping out to engage ball carriers. In tactical terms, he can be effective in systems requiring the DMF to absorb pressure and regain possession centrally. Moustapha Name averages 15 total duels per match, ranking 1st out of 2 DMFs, significantly ahead of the next-best player (M. Fenton – 8.5). He also leads in duels won (9.42 per match) and duel success rate (62.78%), again ranking 1st. This combination indicates a midfielder heavily involved in physical contests with a strong efficiency level. Tactically, this profile can be associated with a ball-stopping presence who consistently disrupts opposition rhythm in central zones.
Moustapha Name’s strongest parameters are total duels, duels won, ground duels (especially defensive), aerial duel volume, and overall duel involvement, where he consistently ranks 1st among DMFs in the league. His profile points toward a physically dominant, contact-heavy defensive midfielder who can anchor the midfield, win first and second balls, and stabilize defensive phases.
Samuel Pedro (‘01) (LW) – United FC
Samuel Pedro’s CompaAI Offensive report:
Samuel Pedro ranks 1st out of 2 LWs with 0.79 goals per match, supported by 0.7 xG per match, clearly ahead of Weberty (0 goals, 0.22 xG). He also leads the position in shots per match (5.5) and shots on target (2.14). This combination suggests not only high shooting frequency but also sustained presence in finishing situations. Tactically, this profile aligns with a winger who operates close to goal, attacks the box aggressively, and can be a primary scoring outlet rather than a secondary contributor. He leads the LW group in expected assists (0.26), assists (0.14), shot assists (1.5), and shot-on-target assists (1.0). Compared to Weberty, the difference is notable across all creative metrics. This points to a winger who can combine direct goal threat with meaningful creation for teammates. Tactically, this supports usage as an inverted winger or as a wide playmaker in possession-dominant phases. He leads all LW comparisons in total dribbles (6.71), successful dribbles (4.43), and successful dribble rate (65.96%). The gap to the comparison player is substantial (Weberty: 2.6 dribbles, 1.6 successful). This indicates strong individual ability to beat defenders consistently. From a tactical perspective, Samuel Pedro can be effective in isolation scenarios, wide overloads, and attacking low blocks where individual creation is required.
Samuel Pedro’s strongest seasonal rankings come in goals per match, xG, dribbling volume and success, final-third penetration, shot creation, and overall offensive actions, consistently placing him 1st among LWs in the offensive category. His profile suggests a high-impact attacking winger who thrives close to the box, excels in 1v1 situations, and contributes both as a scorer and creator.
