Intriguing new data reveals Bristol City's three best and three worst players so far this season

Bristol City are sat in 3rd place in the Championship table after their first six games. They are one point behind Stoke City in 2nd and five behind Middlesbrough at the summit. The Robins are inside the play-offs along with Leicester City, Preston North End and Coventry City.

Gerhard Struber made the move to Ashton Gate in the summer. He was picked as their replacement for Liam Manning, who left for Norwich City. Struber’s men were beaten 3-1 at home by Oxford United last time out and will be looking to bounce back. Using WhoScored ratings, we have picked out the three best and the three worst performing Bristol City players so far in this campaign....

Three best performers for Bristol City

Anis Mehmeti - 7.68: Bristol City’s best performing player has been the attacking midfielder. He has scored four goals and chipped in with two assists. The 24-year-old, who is an Albania international with two caps to his name, has caught the eye. Mehmeti has been on the books of his current club since joining them in 2023. He has since become one of their most prized assets. The London-born man spent three years at Wycombe Wanderers before making the step up to the second tier.

Scott Twine - 7.59: He has found the net on three occasions this term. Twine was snapped up in 2024 on a permanent basis after a loan spell. He has since fired nine goals and will be eyeing more over the coming weeks and months. The playmaker is lethal from free-kicks and is always capable of the spectacular. Prior to his move, he spent two years at Burnley but wasn’t able to make the impact he would have wanted to at Turf Moor. He was then loaned to Hull City to get some game time.

Ross McCrorie - 7.57: Bristol City will be hoping to keep hold of the Scotsman for as long as possible. He is someone who likes to get up and down the flank of defence from wing-back. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see other teams start sniffing around after him.

The once-capped Scotland man linked up with the Robins back in 2023 and hasn’t looked back since. He has played over 50 matches and is one of the first names on the team sheet. His contract expires in 2026 but there is an option to extend his stay by a further 12 months on top of that.

Three worst performers for Bristol City

George Tanner - 6.68: Bristol City landed Tanner back in 2021. He was brought in to boost their defensive department and he has since provided them with more competition and depth at the back. The full-back has made five outings so far this season. Tanner rose up through the ranks at Manchester United and left for Carlisle United in 2020. The Red Devils shipped him out to the likes of Morecambe and Salford City in the North West to get some experience. He has been playing his football in Bristol now for four years.

Mark Sykes, 6.59: Sykes has proved to be a useful player to have in and around the squad. He is versatile and can play on either side. He extended his deal last year. His contract now expires in June 2026. That means the club have a big decision to make on his long-term situation. They risk losing him for free if they don’t cash in on him in January, assuming he doesn’t pen an extension in the meantime.

Yu Hirakawa - 6.36: Hirakawa’s WhoScored rating is pretty low which is a surprise. He always works hard when he plays. The 27-year-old, like McCrorie and Sykes, can play in different positions.

Bristol City landed him in 2024 and he arrived in England as a bit of an unknown quantity. He previously played for Machida Zelvia in Japan. On the whole, he has adapted well to life in his new country.