Everton’s best and worst players of the season so far - according to the stats experts

It's been somewhat of a strange season so far for Everton.

The early impetus built by Rafa Benitez' side has quickly been sapped away.

Despite being level on points with Manchester City and Manchester United at the start of October, the Toffees are now in 11th spot in the Premier League during the international break.

A winless run of five games has dropped Everton down the table - although there are mitigating circumstances.

Injuries to key players such asAbdoulaye Doucoure, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison and Yerry Mina are primarily the reason behind the jettison of form.

Every supporter will have their opinion on who's been Everton's player of the season during the early stages. And many are bound to change as the campaign term progresses.

But who, according to the statistics, is the Toffees' best performer so far this term?

The boffins at WhoScored.com keep track of every Everton performance and give a player rating for each before working out a seasonal average.

The website claims its ratings are "based on a unique, comprehensive statistical algorithm, calculated live during the game. There are over 200 raw statistics included in the calculation of a player's/team's rating, weighted according to their influence within the game”.

DCL on top

Calvert-Lewin has been badly missed since the third game of the season after suffering a quad injury. Every fan knows it and the numbers back up that theory.

The England international has been Everton's top player so far after bagging three goals in as many games. He's been given a WhoScored rating of 7.67.

It'll be no surprise that Doucoure, currently absent with a foot problem, is second with a rating of 7.30. The Frenchman has recorded two goals and four assists to date.

In third is summer signing Andros Townsend. He's been raved about since his arrival on a free transfer and has an average rating of 7.68.

Gordon surprise

At the other end of the table, it might be a surprise that Anthony Gordon has been given such a low mark.

The winger has been highly impressive this term yet has a modest average match rating of 6.32.

On the other hand, Supporters might not be shocked that Salomon Rondon, who's struggled since his summer transfer deadline day arrival, has been handed a score of 6.34.

Everton's average player ratings

1. Dominic Calvert-Lewin - 7.68

2. Abdoulaye Doucoure - 7.30

3. Andros Townsend - 7.14

4. Demarai Gray - 7.11

5. Michael Keane - 7.08

6. Lucas Digne - 6.87

7. Richarlison - 6.83

8. Seamus Coleman - 6.75

9. Yerry Mina - 6.74

10. Allan - 6.71

11. Fabian Delph - 6.64

12. Jordan Pickford - 6.52

13. Ben Godfrey - 6.50

14. Alex Iwobi - 6.45

15. Mason Holgate - 6.41

16. Salomon Rondon - 6.34

17. Anthony Gordon - 6.32

18. Tom Davies 6.30

19. Jonjoe Kenny - 6.15

20. Andre Gomes - 6.09

21. Lewis Dobbin - 6.05

22. Jean-Philippe Gbamin - 5.94

23. Asmir Begovic - 5.37