SK's top 25 footballers for the month of August

15. Etienne Capoue

An average match rating of 7.87 throughout the course of the month for Frenchman Capoue is well justified for a number of reasons. Watford face turbulent times at present with an influx of new personnel coupled with the installation of a man practically unknown to the English football picture, Walter Mazzari.

Amidst this testing period, former Tottenham and Toulouse midfielder Capoue has scored twice in the Hornets’ first trio of fixtures and has looked like the leader they so desperately to navigate their way out of the darkness. The 28-year-old made 3.3 tackles, 3.3 interceptions and 2.7 dribbles per game during August and limited the exposure of an under-pressure defence against some fearsome attacking contingents.

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14. Domenico Berardi

In both the Europa League and Serie A combined, Sassuolo forward Berardi has registered an impressive 7 goals already this season, earning an average match rating of 8.41 in the process. At present, his side linger in mediocrity in the Italian top flight but, had it not been for his 67’ minute winner against Pescara, the situation could be far less convincing after two games.

With quick feet, an evident sharp eye for goal and an intelligent head on his shoulders, the 22-year-old is unveiling himself as one of Serie A’s current hot properties. During the month of August, he made 2.5 key passes and has 5 shots on goal per game, reaffirming his enthusiasm in the final third.