Ranking 5 best January signings based on ratings (March 2022)

Top 5 January signings based on rating
Top 5 January signings based on rating

#3 Jonas Wind

VfL Wolfsburg v TSG Hoffenheim - Bundesliga
VfL Wolfsburg v TSG Hoffenheim - Bundesliga

After an impressive spell with FC Copenhagen, Jonas Wind signed for Bundesliga side Wolfsburg in the January transfer window. Wind made his debut in the Danish Superliga at the age of 19, scoring 46 and assisting 25 goals in 113 appearances for Copenhagen.

Wind has made four appearances for Wolfsburg so far and has scored two goals. His Whoscored rating since joining the German side is 7.58. The 6’2 striker is strong in the air and is a threat from set-pieces. He has also used his physicality to drop deep and hold the ball.

The 23-year-old still has a lot to learn and Wolfsburg fans will be pleased to see the Dane adapting to life in the Bundesliga. The club paid £10 million for the striker and will hope he develops into a prolific goalscorer. Wolfsburg have had an unremarkable season so far and are currently 12th in the Bundesliga.


#2 Kieran Trippier

Newcastle United v Everton - Premier League
Newcastle United v Everton - Premier League

After a commendable spell with Atletico Madrid, Kieran Trippier made his Premier League comeback with Newcastle in the winter transfer window. The Magpies paid £12 million for the Englishman’s services. Trippier, who has plenty of Premier League experience with Burnley and Tottenham, fits right into Newcastle's squad and is already proving his worth.

Trippier’s Whoscored rating since joining the Magpies has risen to 7.87 from 6.57. This jump is largely due to the full-back's tremendous attacking prowess that has been a blessing for Eddie Howe. The 31-year-old has scored two goals in four Premier League appearances so far, both of them being magnificent free-kicks.

The Tyneside club had a phenomenal January transfer window that also included marquee signings such as Chris Wood, Bruno Guimares, and Matt Targett. After flirting with relegation mid-way through the campaign, the Magpies are currently 14th in the league and seem destined to stay up.


#1 Luis Diaz

Chelsea v Liverpool - Carabao Cup Final
Chelsea v Liverpool - Carabao Cup Final

Most people assumed Liverpool were going to have a quiet January window. However, Luis Diaz’s arrival from Porto has proved to be one of the best deals of the winter. The Reds signed Diaz for an initial fee of £37.5 million.

The Colombian managed a remarkable 16 goals and six assists in 28 appearances for Porto across all competitions. Liverpool fans will be pleased to see the winger quickly adapting to the Premier League. Diaz’s rating since joining the Reds has jumped from 7.90, which was already impressive, to 7.99.

The 25-year-old has been bright and buzzing on the wing, tormenting full-backs and creating space for his teammates. Although he has scored just one goal in seven appearances, he has been a constant threat and created several chances. He was also involved in the Reds’ Carabao Cup win against Chelsea recently.

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