SPL Title Race 2025/26: Which Star Will Decide the Scottish Premiership?
As the new Scottish Premiership season unfolds, several clubs look poised for a title push—each relying on a star player to tip the balance. Here’s how the main contenders and their headline performers compare so far in the early season:
| Team | Key Player | Goals (Player) | Assists (Player) | Current League Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic | Benjamin Nygren | 3 | 1 | 1st |
| Rangers | Cyriel Dessers | 18 | 2 | 2nd |
| Hearts | Lawrence Shankland | 1 | 1 | 3rd |
| Motherwell | Emmanuel Longelo | 3 | 0 | 4th |
| Dundee United | Ivan Dolcek | 4 | 0 | 5th |
Key Takeaways
- Celtic still lead the pack, thanks to Nygren’s versatility up front.
- Dessers gives Rangers a constant goal threat and has been the early standout striker.
- Shankland remains critical for Hearts—both scoring and supporting play.
- Longelo and Dolcek are early-season performers to watch as underdogs hoping to sustain momentum.
Who will step up in the crucial fixtures ahead? Keep a close eye on these names—they could define this season’s SPL title race.