The Sky Bet Championship delivered another thrilling weekend of action, with standout individual performances that defined the outcomes across the division.

From clinical finishing to defensive mastery, here are the five highest-rated players who caught our attention this week.

Mohamed Touré (Norwich) - 8.9 Rating

The 22-year-old Australian sensation continued his extraordinary start to life in English football with a devastating performance against Bristol City.

Touré fired in a hat-trick as Norwich cruised to a 4-2 win, taking his tally to an impressive 7 goals and 3 assists in just 8 Championship appearances.

What stood out was not just the finishing, but the efficiency. He registered 4 shots on target and completed 100% of his dribbles, showing both sharp movement and technical quality.

The most striking stat was that he attempted just 2 passes all game, a rare quirk that perfectly reflects his direct, goal-focused style.

This was Touré’s second-highest rating of the season and of his career. The Australian prodigy is quickly establishing himself as a key figure for Norwich and looks set to play a major role in their promotion push.

Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) - 8.8 Rating

Sheffield United's away trip to Watford was settled in the second half by Patrick Bamford, who produced a clinical display to seal all three points with a brace. The striker now sits on 11 goals for the campaign as the Blades moved above Watford in the standings with this crucial victory.

Bamford's finishing was clinical and composed. He registered 4 shots on target, the most of any player on the pitch, and converted his brace from an expected goals (xG) tally of just 0.52. This efficiency underlines why Bamford remains such a vital asset for Chris Wilder's side.

His ability to capitalise on limited chances is exactly what separates promotion contenders from the rest. This was Bamford’s second-highest WhoScored rating of the season and his second Team of the Week appearance.

Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) - 8.4 Rating

Femi Seriki was at the heart of a strong defensive display as Sheffield United secured their 10th clean sheet of the season against Watford. His performance was not just solid at the back but impactful all over the pitch.

He provided the assist for Bamford’s second goal, adding attacking value to his defensive work. Across the game, he made 10 defensive contributions and won 11 of 18 duels, the highest total of any player this game week. Going forward, he also completed 2 of 3 dribbles, delivered 3 crosses, and created 1 key pass.

This was Seriki’s second-highest WhoScored rating and his third Team of the Week appearance this season, reflecting his growing importance in both phases of play.

Derek Mazou-Sacko (Millwall) - 8.3 Rating

Millwall's emphatic 2-0 victory over QPR saw them jump to third place in the standings and level on points with Ipswich in the automatic promotion places.

Derek Mazou-Sacko set the tone from the first whistle, opening the scoring in the 3rd minute with a clinical finish that set Millwall on their way.

The young midfielder’s contribution extended beyond his goal, as he also provided the assist for Neghli's second goal to seal a commanding performance. Mazou-Sacko's defensive work was equally impressive, with 3 tackles, 4 recoveries, 2 clearances, and 1 interception.

Combined with 2 key passes in the attacking phase, his performance showcased a complete midfield display with genuine grit in the defensive transition. This is the kind of well-rounded display that has made Millwall such a formidable proposition this season.

Lloyd Jones (Charlton) - 8.2 Rating

Charlton picked up a valuable point against Sheffield Wednesday to move 6 points clear of the relegation zone, and Lloyd Jones was central to that result.

He provided a crucial assist from a set piece, a moment that could prove vital in their fight for survival. Defensively, he was outstanding. He made 6 clearances, 4 interceptions, which was the highest in the game week, and completed both of his tackles with a 100% success rate.

Jones also won 10 of his 15 duels, blocked a shot, and contributed 2 key passes from centre-back. Only Femi Seriki and Christoph Klarer won more duels this week, highlighting the level of his performance.

For a side battling at the bottom, this was exactly the kind of composed and reliable display needed, and Jones continues to be a key figure in their push to stay up.

Five of WhoScored's top performers in the Sky Bet Championship

Five of WhoScored's top performers in the Sky Bet Championship