The Five Best Bradford City Players Of The 2025-26 Season So Far

Graham Alexander’s side, Bradford City, have impressed up to this point in the season, with them currently sitting third in League One on 46 points.

With the Bantams holding standout players that have been an important factor in where the team stands the will be looking to keep hold of them this January transfer window, as they look for a potential pursuit for promotion.

This article lists the best Bradford City players of the 25/26 season so far.

Bradford City’s Best Players So Far This Season

Jenson Metcalfe

Former Everton youth player Jenson Metcalfe has featured 25 times for the Bantams this season, with him netting one goal and picking up one assist.

Furthermore, the 21-year-old midfielder has completed 267 successful passes, 28 accurate long balls and eight successful dribbles.

As well as this, his defensive statistics show that he has won 42 tackles, 87 duels, 20 aerial duels and completed 61 recoveries.

This shows the midfielder’s potential and that he is an important factor in the Bantams strong core within the team.

Ibou Touray

In his time at Bradford City this season, Ibou Touray has featured 24 times for the Bantams in the league.

Furthermore, the 31-year-old who missed out on promotion with Stockport County last season has contributed two assists in the league.

As well as this, the left wing back has completed 601 successful passes, 49 accurate long balls, 12 successful crosses and 14 successful dribbles.

When looking at the Gambian international’s defensive statisticstics it shows that he has made 62 tackles, won 157 duels and 62 aerial duels as well as making 108 recoveries.

This could be argued as an important factor in Alexander’s side only conceding 25 goals and keeping eight clean sheets.

Antoni Sarcevic

Antoni Sarcevic, who scored the winning goal for the Bantams to secure promotion last season, has featured 22 times for the West Yorkshire side this campaign.

Furthermore, the midfielder is the joint top scorer, with him scoring seven goals, as well as this he has contributed to two assists.

As well as this, when looking at his passing statistics, he has completed 312 successful passes, 21 accurate long balls, created 21 chances, 12 successful dribbles, and he has had 67 touches in opposition boxes.

Additionally, his defensive statistics show that he has made 28 tackles, won 108 duels and 42 aerial duels, as was completing 79 recoveries.

This shows that he is arguably an all-around midfielder and team player.

Bobby Pointon

Boyhood Bradford City fan Bobby Pointon has appeared in 16 matches within the league this campaign after signing a new contract in the summer.

Furthermore, the 22-year-old is the Bantams’ joint top scorer this season, with him scoring seven goals, as well as this Pointon has contributed to one assist this season.

Additionally, the former Farsley Celtic loanee’s passing statistics show that he has completed 232 successful passes with a 79.5% successful pass rate.

As well as this, he has created 19 chances, nine successful dribbles, 10 successful crosses and 39 chances in opposition boxes.

This shows the midfielders’ constant presence and pressure on opposition teams.

Josh Neufville

During his time at Bradford City this campaign, since joining from AFC Wimbledon in the summer, Josh Neufville has featured 29 times in all competitions.

Furthermore, from the right wing back, the 24-year-old has netted three goals and contributed to two assists in the league.

Additionally, the former Luton Town man’s passing and possession statistics so far this season show that he has completed 313 successful passes, created 20 chances, completed 13 successful crosses and has had 56 touches in opposition boxes.

As well as this, Neufville’s defensive statistics show that he has won 52 tackles, 103 duels, and he has won 25 aerial duels.

This shows his ability to complete the all-around wing-back role with impressive defensive and attacking statistics.


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