The contenders for the January Shark Player of the Month title in the Isuzu UTE A-League have been announced!
Throughout the 2024-25 Isuzu UTE A-League season, a selection of 10 players will be chosen each month for you, the supporters, to vote on for the coveted Shark Player of the Month accolade.
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The monthly nominees are determined using FotMob’s rating system. The players achieving the highest FotMob ratings (ranging from 0.0 to 10.0) throughout each voting period will be nominated for the Shark Player of the Month award.
For January, the eligibility period covered Rounds 11-15 of the Isuzu UTE A-League season, incorporating matches played from December 31 to January 22 as evaluated by the FotMob rating system.
To qualify for the top 10, players must have participated in a minimum of two matches during the eligibility timeframe to secure an average FotMob rating.
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The nominees for the January Shark Player of the Month in the Isuzu UTE A-League are:
- Alby Kelly-Heald, Wellington Phoenix (FotMob Rating: 8.31)
- Joe Lolley, Sydney FC (FotMob Rating: 8.28)
- Jed Drew, Macarthur Bulls (FotMob Rating: 8.00)
- Luke Brattan, Macarthur Bulls (FotMob Rating: 7.90)
- Noah Botic, Western United (FotMob Rating: 7.77)
- Ethan Alagich, Adelaide United (FotMob Rating: 7.76)
- Angus Thurgate, Western United (FotMob Rating: 7.74)
- Valere Germain, Macarthur Bulls (FotMob Rating: 7.73)
- Zach Clough, Adelaide United (FotMob Rating: 7.73)
- Daniel Arzani, Melbourne Victory (FotMob Rating: 7.67)

Understanding the FotMob Rating System
The FotMob Ratings are derived from advanced data collected by Opta/Stats Perform.
The FotMob algorithm incorporates a comprehensive array of statistics and metrics to generate player ratings. It refines and adjusts these metrics according to each player’s position, ensuring an accurate assessment based on the most pertinent performance indicators.
This methodology enables FotMob to provide a precise and fair evaluation of a player’s impact on the field. FotMob Ratings are widely endorsed by media outlets, clubs, and scouting experts globally to assess and report on player performances.
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