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Latin stars set to light up the Premier League’s 2025/26 season
Can you believe it’s already back? Neither can we. It feels like just yesterday when Liverpool celebrated their second Premier League title, their first in front of their fans, and when Chelsea lifted the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup. But our warped sense of time won’t stop English soccer from moving forward: the 2025-26 season kicked off last Friday, August 15, with the reigning champions, Liverpool, hosting Bournemouth at Anfield.
In a summer characterized by record spending, the 20 Premier League clubs have already splurged $2,773 billion on transfers, and there are still two weeks left in the window promising more amazing signings. As always, money flows, but the question remains the same: Who will lift the trophy in May?
Who will rule England this season?
Chelsea: The Return of a Giant
Our champion prediction is Chelsea, and it’s not just wishful thinking. The Blues are coming off a historic year: they finished last season in the Top 4, conquered the Conference League, and capped it all off by winning the Club World Cup with a flawless final against PSG, where Cole Palmer shined and joined the race for the Ballon d’Or.
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The club has been working with a clear vision. The management assembled the squad with the Club World Cup in mind, bringing in players like Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Jorrel Hato, and the Brazilian Estevao, who has already made his mark with a goal in a friendly against Bayer Leverkusen. Coach Enzo Maresca has successfully integrated these young talents, building a team that’s tough to beat, with energy, skill, and depth across all lines.
Manchester City: Hungry for Revenge
Pep Guardiola’s City has a point to prove after a trophyless season, having been knocked out in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. With Argentine Claudio Echeverri moving to Roma, the Sky Blues no longer feature any players from the Albiceleste, but they’ve revamped their squad. Notable additions include Ryan Cherki, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders, and James Trafford.
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The big story of the transfer market has been the imminent arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma, set to replace Ederson, who is headed for Galatasaray. With Rodri returning and targeted reinforcements brought in, City is looking to reclaim the title, though they need to boost their consistency to tackle the fierce competition from Chelsea and Liverpool.
Liverpool: The Defending Champions
Arne Slot and his Reds are dreaming of something they’ve never achieved in the Premier era: back-to-back championships. Liverpool comes into this season with the solid foundation that earned them the 2024/25 title, led by Argentine Alexis Mac Allister, the driving force in their midfield and a key figure in the locker room. They’ve invested more than $300 million to bring in players like Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, and Jeremie Frimpong.
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Not everything has been positive, though: they’ve lost key players like Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz and, tragically, Diogo Jota, who passed away in a car accident. Despite these losses, Slot’s intense playing style and the experience of his core squad keep the Reds among the top contenders.
Latino stars set to light up the Premier League’s 2025/26 season
Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez – Aston Villa
At 32, the goalkeeper for the Argentine National Team is experiencing his best moment. Since his triumph in Qatar 2022, where he was crucial for the Albiceleste’s third star, he’s been racking up awards: The Best FIFA, Golden Glove, Yashin Trophy, and the Golden Glove at the Copa América 2024, his fourth title with Argentina.
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In the 2025 Premier League, he was the star of the save of the season and is now one of the highest-paid goalkeepers in the world. Although he was close to signing with Manchester United, he remains with Aston Villa on a contract until 2029, aiming to help the club compete in Europe.
Joao Pedro – Chelsea
His arrival at Chelsea was almost like something out of a movie: he cut short his vacation to join the Club World Cup… and ended up being the hero. He scored two amazing goals in the semifinals against Fluminense and was named the player of the match.
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Trained at Flu, he shone from a young age before moving to Watford, then Brighton, and now to Stamford Bridge for $63.7 million. He’s not a striker with astronomical goal numbers (66 goals in 217 games), but his agility, technique, and knack for showing up in crucial moments make him a vital asset to the new-look Chelsea.
Daniel Muñoz – Crystal Palace
The Colombian player was crucial in transforming Palace from a relegation contender to FA Cup winners and securing a spot in the Europa League. In the final against Manchester City, he provided the assist for the title-winning goal, capping off his best season in Europe.
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An undisputed starter (31 out of 32 matches) and renewed until 2028, he has scored four goals and added five assists, standing out for his offensive output and defensive solidity. Recently, he lifted the Community Shield after defeating Liverpool on penalties.
Alexis Mac Allister – Liverpool
The heart of the Red midfield. In 2025, he was named Premier League Player of the Month and played a key role in securing the title. His seven goals and six assists don’t tell the whole story: his vision, technical quality, and connection with Szoboszlai and Gravenberch are essential in Slot’s system.
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His stunning goal against Tottenham practically sealed the 2024/25 championship and has established him as one of the best midfielders in the world.
Moisés Caicedo – Chelsea
The Ecuadorian ‘Niño Moi’ has become one of the most complete midfielders in the league since his arrival in 2023. During the 2024/25 season, he played in 50 matches (48 as a starter), scoring two goals and providing four assists, along with showcasing an impressive physical performance.
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He was named Chelsea’s Player of the Year after contributing to their victories in the Conference League and the Club World Cup, where he was the tournament’s third best player. In the Conference final, he scored one of the goals against Real Betis, confirming his status as a leader in the midfield.
All the Latino Players on the Premiere League 2025/6
- Arsenal: Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil)
- Aston Villa: Emiliano Buendía, Emiliano Martínez (Argentina)
- Bournemouth: Neto, Evanilson (Brazil), Julián Araujo (Mexico), Marcos Senesi, Julio Soler (Argentina), Luis Sinisterra (Colombia)
- Brentford: Igor Thiago, Gustavo Nunes (Brazil)
- Brighton: Igor Julio (Brazil), Julio Enciso (Paraguay), Facundo Buonanotte (Argentina)
- Burnley: Oliver Sonne (Peru), Lucas Pires (Brazil)
- Chelsea: Enzo Fernández, Aarón Anselmino (Argentina), Andrey Santos, João Pedro, Estêvão (Brazil), Kendry Páez, Moisés Caicedo (Ecuador)
- Crystal Palace: Daniel Muñoz, Jefferson Lerma (Colombia), Matheus França (Brazil), Walter Benítez (Argentina)
- Everton: Carlos Alcaraz (Argentina)
- Fulham: Rodrigo Muniz, Andreas Pereira (Brazil)
- Leeds United: Lucas Perri (Brazil)
- Liverpool: Alisson Becker (Brazil), Luis Díaz (Colombia), Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina), Darwin Núñez (Uruguay)
- Manchester City: Ederson, Savinho, Vitor Reis (Brazil), Claudio Echeverri (Argentina)
- Manchester United: Antony, Casemiro, Matheus Cunha (Brazil), Lisandro Martínez, Alejandro Garnacho (Argentina), Manuel Ugarte (Uruguay), Diego León (Paraguay)
- Newcastle United: Joelinton, Bruno Guimarães (Brazil)
- Nottingham Forest: Carlos Miguel, Jair Cunha, Igor Jesus, Murillo, Morato (Brazil), Nicolás Domínguez (Argentina)
- Sunderland: Ian Poveda (Colombia)
- Tottenham Hotspur: Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay), Richarlison (Brazil), Cristian “Cuti” Romero (Argentina)
- West Ham United: Lucas Paquetá, Luis Guilherme (Brazil), Guido Rodríguez (Argentina), Edson Álvarez (Mexico)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers: Santiago Bueno (Uruguay), Pedro Lima, João Gomes, André (Brazil), Enso González (Paraguay), Yerson Mosquera, Jhon Arias (Colombia)
The Premier League kicks off with three clear contenders and a handful of Latin stars ready to shine. With millions invested, young prospects, and established names, the question remains: will it be Liverpool’s experience, City’s revenge, or Chelsea’s renewal that reigns supreme in May? The only certainty is that the show is guaranteed to dazzle.
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