This new European season is just beginning, but one story unfolds purely from algorithms. We asked AI to simulate the 2025-26 campaigns across Europe’s top five leagues, projecting champions, golden boots, and MVPs. The results are bold and feel surprisingly timely.
In England, Liverpool are projected to defend their Premier League crown, with Mohamed Salah poised for MVP honors after last season’s top scorer title. Erling Haaland is seen as the leading challenger for the Golden Boot.
In Spain, Real Madrid are the model’s favorites to dominate. Kylian Mbappé leads the goal charts, while Arda Güler is tipped to be La Liga’s creative spark.
Italy‘s Serie A looks tight, yet Inter are forecast to edge out Napoli and Juventus. Lautaro Martínez anchors their attack. Kevin De Bruyne enters the MVP conversation, suggesting his impact could tilt the momentum their way.
Germany brings little surprise. Bayern Munich are expected to remain dominant. Harry Kane continues his scoring mission, and Michael Olise is likely to build on last season’s breakout. It seems continuity wins again.
In France, PSG again look untouchable before the ball is kicked. Ousmane Dembélé is forecast to take both Golden Boot and MVP.
Why are we asking AI to write the season?
Beyond flashy headlines, this experiment underscores how AI is part of modern football storytelling. The question goes beyond accuracy. Football thrives on surprises, the unexpected moments that do not fit an algorithm’s pattern.
Will these projections hold when grit, form swings, or injury shocks enter the picture? Football has its own way of rewriting the script.
