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Top 5: Girona’s best players of the 2023/2024 season

Girona enjoyed a brilliant campaign in the La Liga this season, emerging as unlikely challengers for the La Liga crown early on in the season and maintaining an impressive form throughout the season to finish in third place behind Barcelona and eventual winners Real Madrid.

Girona’s remarkable season has earned them a place in the UEFA Champions League next season, a feat that has never been achieved before in their history. The La Liga surprise packages wrapped up the season with a 7-0 thumping of bottom placed Granada.

Soccernet.football has ranked Girona’s best performers of what an 2023/2024 La Liga season.

5. Viktor Tsyhankov

The Ukrainian who joined Girona from Dynamo Kiev in the 2023 winter transfer window has gone on to make a name for himself as one of the most productive wide forwards with his performances for Girona in the La Liga this season.

The 26-year-old Ukraine international was a constant threat out on the right flank for opposition defenders throughout the season, opening games up and creating several scoring chances for his teammates.

Tsyhankov was important for Girona upfront, tallying 15 goal involvements across 30 La Liga appearances this season.

4. Aleix Garcia

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García emerged as the standout player for Girona following their promotion to La Liga in the 2022/23 season, proving himself to be one of the best midfielders in the Spanish league.

The Spaniard is an intelligent defensive midfielder with a sharp eye for delivering decisive passes from deep positions, and he also displayed an impressive ability to score stunning goals from distance.

The skipper’s contributions for Girona this season include 3 goals, 6 assists and 5 MOTM performances across 37 La Liga appearances.

3. Yangel Herrera

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The 26-year-old Venezuelan sealed a permanent move from Manchester City to Girona last summer after several loan spells at different La Liga clubs including Huesca, Granada, Espanyol and Girona since 2019.

Herrera has long been one of the standout midfielders in La Liga. Known for his all-action, box-to-box style, Herrera excelled in both defense and ball progression for Girona this season, ranking among the best midfielders in the league.

The Venezuela international contributed in attack for Girona with 5 goals in 27 La Liga outings this season.

2. Savinho

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The 20-year-old winger who joined on loan from Manchester City took La Liga by storm this campaign, emerging as the breakout star of the season.

His performances for Girona this season have caught the eye of his parent club and the Cityzens want him back ahead of next season.

The electrifying Brazilian sensation combined end product with an endless array of tricks, tirelessly working the left flank to create chaos in Michel Sanchez’s unpredictable Girona attack.

Savio contributed 9 goals, 10 assists and 6 MOTM performances across 37 La Liga appearances for Girona this season.

1. Artem Dovbyk

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In another masterstroke of a signing, Girona acquired one of the best strikers in the Spanish top flight for under €10 million. The Ukrainian international not only scores goals but also significantly contributed to Girona’s dynamic attack with his link-up play.

Strong in the air and skilled with the ball at his feet, the 26-year-old Dovbyk was a menace for opposition defensive setups throughout the season, establishing himself as a deadly goalscorer.

Dovbyk made 32 goal contributions across 36 La Liga appearances for Girona this season, finishing as the top goal scorer in the league with an impressive 24 goals to his name.