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Ten best Leeds United players so far this season and how they've helped Jesse Marsch's squad

Leeds United have had a solid start to the season, with wins against Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea being particular highlights for Jesse Marsch in his first full campaign as manager.

Five of their first-team summer signings all take places in their top ten after incredible starts to their Leeds careers as they try and solidify their spots in Marsch's starting XI.

Here is the top ten player so far this season based on player ratings according to WhoScored.com...

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#10 - Robin Koch, 6.53

Robin Koch has played every minute of every game so far this season and has impressed defensively, despite Leeds conceding the third-most goals this season.

Koch has 1.8 tackles per game, 1.3 interceptions and 3.2 clearances meaning he's arguably been the Whites' best central defender so far this season.

#9 - Illan Meslier, 6.56

Illan Meslier might have only kept one clean sheet this season so far but has still made 18 saves facing 28 shots giving him a 64.3% save percentage.

#8 - Luis Sinisterra, 6.64

The first of the summer signings on this list, Luis Sinisterra might've only started twice but already has two goals and an assist in a Leeds shirt. He also has the best Pass Completion percentage in the entire squad with 86.7%.

#7 - Rasmus Kristensen, 6.74

Danish international Rasmus Kristensen has played his part in Leeds' good start to the season, with solid stats leading to his good rating of 6.74.

#6 - Brenden Aaronson, 6.81

A goal and an assist to start his first campaign with Leeds, the young American has arguably been the best new signing under Jesse Marsch's reign. He has the second-most Key Passes in the squad with 1.3 and third-most Dribbles per game with 1.8.

#5 - Tyler Adams, 6.82

The second American on the list, Adams has been primarily used as a defensive stalwart in the midfield which his numbers make glaring clear. 4.7 tackles per game, 1.3 interceptions and 1.8 fouls per game all highlight the work Adams has been putting in to help his side to ninth in the Premier League.

#4 - Marc Roca, 6.92

Another new signing under Marsch, Roca scored his first goal in a Leeds shirt in the 5-2 loss to Brentford but has managed to still average just under a seven rating so far this season. Roca also has the third best Pass Completion percentage in the squad with 82.7.

#3 - Rodrigo, 7.09

Jesse Marsch's goal maestro so far this season, Rodrigo has been instrumental in Leeds' good start to the season. Four goals and an assist for the Spaniard came before a shoulder injury against Everton ruled him out for the next few weeks.

#2 - Pascal Struijk, 7.11

Pascal Struijk has the best defensive stats out of any Leeds player this season - 3.5 tackles per game, 1.8 interceptions, 2.2 clearances while only having 0.7 fouls. His average rating last season was only a 5.92 so this is a huge improvement for the Netherlands international.

#1 - Jack Harrison, 7.28

Leeds' main man this season - three assists and a goal in six games for Jack Harrison give him the best rating so far. Leading the team in Key Passes per game with 3, Harrison even has a good chance of making the England 23-man squad for the 2022 World Cup if he can keep this form going until November.

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