Home » Football » Premier League » Chelsea F.C.

Chelsea’s lowest rated player against Everton is a surprise – but Blues win without their talisman scoring

Chelsea’s front three were well handled by Everton, but a team effort from the Blues saw them defend well and take their chances for a…

By Will Faulks · Talk Chelsea

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Joao Pedro was Chelsea's lowest-rated player by FotMob at 6.7 in their win against Everton.
The match marked Chelsea's first win of the season without a goal or assist from their front three.
Will Faulks argues the result shows positive progress through defensive solidity and midfield control.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Joao Pedro was Chelsea's lowest-rated player in their weekend victory over Everton, earning a 6.7 rating from FotMob. Despite his quiet outing against central defenders James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite, Chelsea secured a victory without a goal or assist from their regular front three.

Will Faulks argues that winning despite Pedro being kept quiet is a positive sign of the team's defensive solidity and midfield control. Teammate Morgan Rogers commended Joao Pedro's hunger, while reports separately linked Chelsea to a potential January move for Alex Scott.

Read the full article on Talk Chelsea

Chelsea’s lowest rated player against Everton is a surprise – but Blues win without their talisman scoring

More Chelsea News

Never Miss a Sports Update