Nov 11, 2026 4:00 PM
Updated Nov 12, 2026 11:50 AM
From Evanilson’s perfect campaign to defensive bargains and struggling strikers, discover who is fuelling the Cherries' 2026/27 success and which underperformers could potentially be facing face a January exit.
GK: Djordje Petrovic: 8/10: Bar the one error against Brentford, Petrovic has had a very solid start to the season between the sticks.
GK: Michele Di Gregorio: 7.5/10: As the cup keeper, he hasn't put a foot wrong. However, cannot be higher as he has only played 4 games.
LB: Adrien Truffert: 9/10: The engine room at the back. Now a fully fledged French international, and has had an amazing start to the season.
LB: Julio Soler: 6/10: Look very bright against Aston Villa, but struggled against Sparta Prague.
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CB: Antonio Silva: 9/10: £25 million looks like an absolute bargain for Silva. Has all the qualities to be a world class centre back.
Pro Sports ImagesCB: James Hill: 9/10: Now a deserved England international, Hill has yet again oozed class at the back in 2026/27.
CB: Bafode Diakite: 7.5/10: Looks much improved this season, more composed on the ball and has played well at centre back and right back.
RB: Adam Smith: 7/10: Solid as ever, with some great blocks and tackles in moments of panic.
CM: Alex Scott: 8.5/10: Scott cannot be higher than an 8.5 due to his injury over the last month, but before that was arguably the POTS.
CM: Tyler Adams: 9/10: The USMNT captain has remained injury free, been physically dominant and has added much needed experience in the middle of the park.
Every Second MediaCM: Lewis Cook: 7/10: After a terribly unlucky week before the break, Cook's campaign has still been solid, and he has been good when called upon for/alongside Adams.
CM: Ryan Christie: 7.5/10: The Duracell bunny of AFCB, always puts in a solid performance for the full 90.
10: Justin Kluivert: 7/10: Had some moments of class in patches, but hasn't been consistent enough to get more than a 7.
10: Junior Kroupi: 6/10: Hasn't set the world alight since returning from injury (which is expected), but his assist against Leeds earns Kroupi a 6/10.
LW: Marcus Tavernier: 8.5/10: The 27 year old started off the season on fire, scoring 3 goals in a week in October, and has been a constant threat off the left.
LW: Amine Adli: 6.5/10: Similar to Kluivert, has had some moments of magic off the bench, but hasn't played enough minutes to rank above a 6.5.
RW: Rayan: 7.5/10: Started off the season slowly, but has become a lot better in recent weeks. If his finishing improves, he will be unstoppable after the break.
CTK PhotoRW: Ben Gannon-Doak: 6.5/10: Showed moments of real threat and pace when replacing Rayan, and is unlucky to have not scored for AFCB yet.
RW: David Brooks: 4/10: Looks very far off the Premier League pace, and should head out on loan or a permanent to the Championship in January.
ST: Alvaro Rodriguez: 5.5/10: Has improved in recent weeks, but the attack looks much worse when Evanilson is off for Alvaro, but his hold up play is improving!
ST: Daniel Jebbison: 4/10: Needs to move on to a new club in January, clearly isn't in Marco Rose's plans and needs first team minutes to kick on with his career.
ST: Evanilson: 10/10: The king of Brazil. Goals, assists, link up play, hold up play. What doesn't Evanilson have? Simply sensational.
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