Winning aerial battles remains a crucial skill in the English Premier League. At the start of the 2026/27 season, several players have emerged as dominant forces in the air.
Topping the charts is Hull City's striker Oli McBurnie, who has shocked many by leading the league with an incredible average of 5.88 aerial duels won per 90 minutes. Although he hasn't found the net yet this season, his impressive form has earned him a long-awaited call-up to the Scotland national team.
In second place is Brighton's new recruit Luka Vuskovic, who boasts an average of 4.98 won duels. The gifted defender made the switch from Tottenham and has quickly proven his prowess in the air.
Sharing the third and fourth positions are Liverpool's Ronald Araujo and Newcastle's Sven Botman, each winning an impressive 4.94 aerial duels per match. Araujo has already established himself as a key figure for the Reds since his transfer from Barcelona.
Rounding off the top five is Sunderland's Dan Ballard, who wins 4.9 duels per 90 minutes on average and is also a member of the Northern Ireland national team.
