Despite being just eight games in, the 24/25 Scottish Premiership season is proving to be one of the most exciting in memory.
While Celtic’s position at the top of the league isn’t unexpected, few could have predicted that Jimmy Thelin’s Aberdeen would go on their own unbeaten run and be the team that has kept pace with the three-time champions, with Rangers languishing six points behind both in third place.
Dundee United’s excellent summer recruitment sees them occupy fourth spot, while the Edinburgh duo of Hibs and Hearts have struggled in the opening throes of the campaign and prop up the league table as we approach November.
Much of each team’s success - or struggles - has come from their summer recruitment, but which players have proven to be the most impressive acquisitions so far this season?
We look at popular football statistics website FotMob to discover which Scottish Premiership summer signings have proven the most valuable.
1. Emmanuel Adegboyega - Dundee United
Moved to Tannadice in the summer from Norwich City and has proven a shrewd acquisition by Jim Goodwin. Has been given an average rating of 7.0 for his performances so far. Has won 68.9% of his duels this season, and made 24 recoveries. | SNS Group
2. Robby McCrorie - Kilmarnock
Is finally getting the first-team football he craved during his seven seasons at Ibrox and is excelling in the nets at Rugby Park. Has an average rating of 7.03 for the season, has made zero errors that have led to a goal and has the ball long ball accuracy rate for a goalkeeper in the league. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Ziyad Larkeche - Dundee
Brought in on loan from Queens Park Rangers, the full-back has been one of Dundee's stronger performers this season. Rated at 7.07 for his displays this season, Larkeche already has two goals and wins more aerial duels than 74% of defenders who play in the same position. Offers ability in attacking areas too, with a chance creation rate of one per game. | SNS Group
4. Connor Barron - Rangers
Joining from Aberdeen in the summer, Barron has been able to force his way into the senior Scotland set-up after a positive start to life at Ibrox. With a passing accuracy rate of 91.2%, he has one of the best passing rates in the league and has been ranked at 7.08 for his performances so far. Has made seven interceptions and 30 recovies. | SNS Group