Amir Saipi stood in front of the CD Castellón crest, holding his Sofascore Player of the Season trophy for the Swiss Super League, a recognition that arrives just as he settles into a completely new country and league. The Kosovar goalkeeper closed out the season with a Sofascore Rating of 7.73, the highest of any player in the division, capping his time in Switzerland on the highest possible note.

A trophy built on the numbers

The Sofascore Player of the Season Award is not decided by opinion or reputation, it comes purely from performance data tracked match after match across an entire season. For a goalkeeper like Saipi, that means the trophy reflects exactly what matters most in his position: shot-stopping, command of his box, and consistency over 90 minutes, week after week.

The numbers backed it up clearly. Saipi started all 23 of his Swiss Super League appearances for FC Lugano, keeping 7 clean sheets while making 3.6 saves per game at a strong 76 percent save rate. He also converted 2 of his penalty saves and was named to the Team of the Week 6 times, proof of just how reliable he was between the posts all season.

A new chapter in Spain

The trophy arrives right as Saipi begins a fresh challenge. This summer, he completed a move to CD Castellón in Spain’s LaLiga 2, signing a four-year deal through 2030. It brings an end to five seasons at Lugano, where he made 180 appearances and gained experience in European competition along the way. At Castellón, he now competes for the starting spot alongside Romain Matthys, a new battle in a new country for a goalkeeper who just proved himself the best in his previous league.

Why it matters

For fans, the Sofascore Player of the Season Award is a reminder that ratings are not just numbers on a screen, they represent real performances tracked and earned over an entire season. For Saipi, this trophy is a fitting send-off from Switzerland, and a strong statement of intent as he begins the next chapter of his career in Spain.