British Players Abroad: Analyzing Winners and Losers

This article examines British players abroad who earn a living far from their homeland, with more and more stars choosing to leave the comforts of Britain in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. While the Premier League is one of the most exciting divisions in the world, there are other options.

This weekend proved bittersweet for British players abroad , as some continued their strong start to the season while others suffered heavy defeats. From the England captain breaking another record to his teammate having a poor game in his first campaign start, GOAL has you covered with the main talking points.

Every Monday, we'll be analyzing the winners and losers among British players abroad . Without further ado, here's the latest edition.

WINNER: Harry Kane

Can anyone stop Harry Kane? The 32-year-old striker is having a historic start to the 2025-26 season. Kane has scored 15 goals in just eight appearances for Bayern, being a force of nature in his last domestic outing.

Bayern Munich secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Werder Bremen, with Kane scoring twice. These goals saw Kane reach 100 for Bayern in just 104 appearances, becoming the fastest player to reach this milestone for any club in Europe's top five leagues, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland. Kane is a role model for other British players abroad . "Reaching 100 goals for a club like Bayern Munich is extra special," he commented. With his current form, a treble seems a realistic goal for him and his team.

LOSER: Jude Bellingham

Jude Bellingham made his first start of the season for Real Madrid on Saturday after recovering from shoulder surgery. However, it was a return to forget. Real Madrid suffered their heaviest derby defeat against Atlético in 75 years, losing 5-2 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. It was a difficult day for one of Britain's most prominent players abroad.

Bellingham was substituted in the 70th minute, having made no significant impact on the attack and struggling to keep up with the pace of the game. This is understandable given his time out, but Real Madrid need one of their most important British players abroad to regain his best form quickly to avoid further setbacks in La Liga and the Champions League.

WINNER: Marcus Rashford

As Real Madrid slumped, Barcelona capitalized to beat Real Sociedad 2-1, with Marcus Rashford putting in another impressive performance. The Manchester United loanee set up Jules Kounde's equalizer with a perfectly executed corner.

In 78 minutes, Rashford registered 62 touches and two key passes. He now has six goal contributions in just eight appearances, more than any other player in the Barça squad. His loan move is proving to be a great success, adding to the growing list of British players who have found success abroad . A happy Rashford is a huge asset, and if he continues at this level, a permanent transfer could be on the horizon.

LOSER: Scott McTominay

Like Rashford, Scott McTominay has excelled since leaving Manchester United, playing a key role in Napoli's Serie A title in 2024-25. However, he had a rare off day on Sunday. AC Milan beat Napoli 2-1, overcoming the reigning champions.

Milan's midfield dominated the battle, and McTominay struggled to get into the game, registering an xG (expected goals) of just 0.03 and winning only one of his ground duels before being substituted. It was a tricky day, proving that not every weekend is easy for British players abroad . Manager Antonio Conte admitted there is “work to be done,” and Napoli will need the Scot to rediscover his magic quickly.