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Best Midfielders In Spanish LaLiga 2025 is Pedri (barcelona) ; Jude Bellingham (Madrid) ; Isco (Real Betis) ; Alejandro Baena (Atlético Madrid) ; Federico Valverde (Madrid)
La Liga has always been a stage where midfielders show their class, from the golden days of Xavi, Zidane and Iniesta to today’s new generation.
The 2025 season is no different, as the league is packed with players who control the games. These midfielders are not just creators, they are leaders who bring balance between attack and defense.
Some are young stars rising quickly, while others are experienced names still proving their worth. In this list, we take a look at the top 10 best midfielders in La Liga 2025, players who continue to shine week after week and make the Spanish league one of the most exciting in the world.
10. Fermin López (Barcelona)
The La Masia kid broke out with 8 goals and 9 assists across 46 appearances, key in Barca's treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Supercopa.
He started just 12 league games but shone as a rotational spark, scoring in big wins like the 7-1 thrashing of Valencia. At 22, his energy and vision in central midfield earned him Olympic gold with Spain U23 too.
He clocked 86% passing accuracy over 2,000 minutes, completing 45 passes per match with quick one-twos also with 33 accurate long ball passes and created 15 big chances.
Olmo hit 12 goals and 6 assists in 39 games after his summer move back to Barca, often as a false nine or attacking mid.
He scored the winner on debut against Rayo Vallecano and was clutch in the title run, despite some injury niggles. His Euro 2024 heroics with Spain carried over, making him a flexible threat who linked up perfectly with Yamal and Lewandowski.
Passing accuracy was elite at 79.4%, with 52 passes per game and top-tier progressive passes with 9 big chances created.
8. Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)
De Jong anchored Barca's midfield with 2 goals and 2 assists in 9 starts in Laliga, completing 70% of his passes and racking up recoveries in Flick's high-press system.
Coming off an ankle injury that wiped out his 2023-24 end, he played 1,136 minutes, hitting his 200th Barca game in January.
His deep-lying control was vital for the league title, earning him third captaincy. He had 94% passing accuracy, the highest on the list, averaging 68 passes per game.
7. Edu Expósito (Espanyol)
Expósito was Espanyol's engine in their promotion fight and mid-table scrap, starting 19 La Liga games with 2 assists.
The 29-year-old Spaniard brought vision and work rate to central midfield, helping steady the ship after their second spell.
His €2.7m market value reflects solid reliability, with a contract through 2027. He hit 72.4% passing accuracy across 1,052 minutes played.
6. Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid)
Tchouaméni was a defensive rock with no goal and assists in laliga in 32 games, often shifting to center-back amid injuries.
At 25, his versatility covered the backline in 19 starts there, plus midfield duties, keeping Madrid competitive despite a title slip.
His composure under pressure stood out in big Clasicos. Passing accuracy reached 92%, elite for his hybrid role, with 60 passes per game and strong forward distribution.
5. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
Valverde's engine powered Madrid with 9 goals and 8 assists in all competitions in 59 games, second in league recoveries at 174.
The Uruguayan's long-range rockets and stamina, 50 appearances total, nearly turned the season around, including a stoppage-time winner vs. Bilbao.
Carlo Ancelotti called him the world's third-best right-back, but he's pure midfielder gold. He had 90.8% passing accuracy, averaging 58 passes per game with pinpoint switches.
4. Alejandro Baena (Atlético Madrid)
Baena lit up La Liga from the left flank or as a No.10, racking up 7 goals and 9 assists in 33 games to help Villarreal snag a Europa League spot before his July 2025 switch to Atletico for €42 million.
The 24-year-old Spaniard topped the league with 98 key passes, his dead-ball magic delivering 3.4 corners per 90 and free-kick threats.
He scored a screamer from a 30-yard free kick against Sevilla in March and assisted the winner in a 2-1 derby upset over Valencia in May, earning a Spain recall after his Euro 2024 brief appearance. He had a passing accuracy of 74%.
3. Isco (Real Betis)
Isco's comeback was magic: 9 goals and 8 assists in 22 games after December injury return, tying Bellingham for top midfielder G/A at 17.
He created 44 open-play chances, most in La Liga post-recovery, and captained Betis to the Conference League final (lost 4-1 to Chelsea).
At 33, he earned 12 Man of the Match awards last year too. Passing accuracy was 86%, with 48 passes per game and silky through-balls.
2. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Bellingham scoring dipped after a strong season, but still netted 9 goals and 8 assists in 31 games, with 12 assists overall.
The 22-year-old's leadership and box arrivals kept Madrid in the hunt, scoring in six straight league games from November.
Third in Ballon d'Or last year and, he was La Liga's top league scorer for Madrid at 19 goals in 2023-24. He managed 87% passing accuracy.
Pedri owned La Liga with 254 recoveries, 80 more than anyone, and 6 goals plus 8 assists in 59 games, finally injury-free under Flick.
The 22-year-old's vision and dribbling drove Barca's title charge, earning Best Player of the Season and April's Player of the Month.
He assisted in Euro 2024's opener and scored his first senior Spain brace in June. Passing accuracy topped 90%, the league's best for midfielders, with 65 passes per game in a deeper role.
La Liga’s 2024/25 midfielders delivered goals, assists, recoveries, and sharp passing. Their control and game-changing plays made them the top 10 best midfielders in La Liga 2025, driving their teams’ success in Spain’s top flight.