La Liga
La Liga expected goals
Updated after every round. K. Mbappé leads the way with 11.8 xG.
| # | Player | Club | Expected goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. Mbappé | Real Madrid | 11.8 |
| 2 | R. Lewandowski | FC Barcelona | 7.5 |
| 3 | J. Álvarez | Atlético Madrid | 6.6 |
| 4 | L. Yamal | FC Barcelona | 5.7 |
| 5 | Vinícius Júnior | Real Madrid | 5.7 |
| 6 | D. Perejo | Villarreal | 5.7 |
| 7 | N. Williams | Athletic Club | 4.9 |
| 8 | A. Griezmann | Atlético Madrid | 4 |
| 9 | J. Bellingham | Real Madrid | 4 |
| 10 | Pedri | FC Barcelona | 2.2 |
| 11 | F. de Jong | FC Barcelona | 1.4 |
| 12 | T. Courtois | Real Madrid | 0.5 |
Figures are compiled from match data on this site and recalculated after each round. Expected goals estimate the quality of the chances a player has taken.
Reading the numbers
K. Mbappé leads the La Liga expected goals standings on 11.8 xG for Real Madrid, with R. Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) 4.3 behind. Third place belongs to J. Álvarez on 6.6.
The table lists 12 players and 60 xG in total. Real Madrid are the best represented club in the top ten with 3 entries, which says as much about how they share the workload as about individual quality.
Expected goals (xG) estimates the quality of the chances a player has taken, not just how many he has scored. A shot from six yards is worth far more than a shot from 25, and xG adds those probabilities together across a season. Compare xG with actual goals: a big positive gap suggests clinical finishing or a small sample, a big negative gap usually means either bad luck or a forward who is getting into the right positions without converting.
When comparing entries, remember that opportunity drives output. Minutes played decide how often a player can add to his tally, so a squad player with a strong per-90 rate can outrank a starter over a full season. Every figure on this page is recalculated after each round, so the order you see is the order after the most recent matchday in the La Liga.
Common questions
Who has the most expected goals in the La Liga this season?
K. Mbappé of Real Madrid, with 11.8 xG.
How many players are ranked in this expected goals table?
12, covering 60 xG between them.
Who is second in the La Liga expected goals table?
R. Lewandowski of FC Barcelona on 7.5 xG.