Ninja A-League Team of the Week: Glory Star Ends 670-Day Wait
Here is Opta's latest Ninja A-League Team of the Week, featuring a Perth Glory star who shone with a two-goal performance. The 2025-26 Ninja A-League season began over the weekend, bringing excitement and plenty of goals.
Top Performer: Gabby Hollar
Perth Glory forward Gabby Hollar led her team to a curtain-raising victory against Western Sydney Wanderers on Friday night by scoring twice. This marked Perth's first away win since December 2023.
Opta Points System Explained
The Team of the Week is powered by Opta Points, a detailed player metric measuring overall contribution on the field. Points are awarded based on specific actions during the game, with players usually scoring between 10 and 40 points for completing the full match.
Hollar’s two-goal haul earned her 43.6 points, placing her at the top of the opening Team of the Week for 2025-26.
Other Notable Players
- Brisbane Roar debutant Bente Jansen scored 37.8 points, standing out as another key performer.
Team Format and Schedule
The weekly Team of the Week will be presented in a 4-3-3 formation every Monday, covering matches played from Monday to Sunday.
"The Ninja A-League Team of the Week highlights the best players based on their match impact, as measured by Opta Points."
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Author's summary: Gabby Hollar’s outstanding two-goal outing led Perth Glory to their first away win in nearly two years, topping the Opta-powered Ninja A-League Team of the Week for 2025-26.