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Ben Johnson - Mainly serves off bench Johnson appeared in 14 games (four starts), registering five interceptions, 11 tackles, 13 clearances and 31 crosses.

Impact Johnson remained in a rotational role this campaign, much like the last, as he didn't see much time, and when he did, it was off the bench. He continues to see less time after getting his most starts in the 2021/22 campaign with 16, leading many to believe he could be on his way out. However, the club and player are currently in talks of a contract extension.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nayef Aguerd - Ends season on injury list Aguerd started and appeared in 21 games, registering one goal on 14 shots to go along with 17 interceptions, 26 tackles and 80 clearances.

Impact Aguerd was set to be a regular starter for the club this season, as he only missed four starts when fit, but was heavily limited due to injuries after missing 14 contests with complications. He still has a couple of years left on his contract but could be on his way out this summer, as Rennes and Lyon are set to bid for the defender.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Konstantinos Mavropanos - Completes first season as Hammer Mavropanos appeared in 19 games (16 starts), registering one goal on 12 shots to go along with 23 interceptions, 28 tackles and 78 clearances.

Impact Mavropanos battled an injury to end the season and saw himself in a rotational role to begin the season, but still shaped out 16 starts in his first campaign with the club. He was solid in the defense despite a slightly limited role, being a decent option to start or appear off the bench. He will now move into the 2024/25 campaign, hoping to have earned a starting spot for the whole season.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kurt Zouma - Another season as a regular starter Zouma appeared in 33 games (32 starts), registering three goals on 16 shots to go along with 13 tackles, 29 interceptions and 158 clearances.

Impact Zouma started the season in and out of the starting XI due to injury complications but wasted no time getting his season on track once healthy, as he would maintain a starting role all season. It was one of his better seasons, as his three goals were the most since the 2020/21 campaign, and his 158 clearances were his best since the 2017/18 season. He has one year left on his contract and will likely remain a hammer, although there were rumors of a possible transfer at the beginning of the campaign.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Edson Alvarez - Serves well as holding-midfielder Alvarez appeared in 31 games (28 starts), registering one goal on 17 shots and one assist on 12 chances created.

Impact Alvarez was brought in to act as a holding-midfielder in the highly defensive tactics of David Moyes, and that was exactly what he did, not being all that great in the attack with his two-goal contributions but providing greatly in the defense with his 42 interceptions, 70 clearances and 80 tackles. This was his first season with the club, and he has four years remaining on his contract despite rumors of a possible move this summer, though it could happen if interested clubs meet West Ham's demands after a disappointing year.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Paqueta - Mainstay in midfield Paqueta started and appeared in 31 games, registering four goals on 42 shots and six assists on 43 chances created to go along with 71 tackles.

Impact Paqueta had another solid season for the Hammers in his second campaign with the club, notching his first double-digit goal contribution tally in the Premier League. He also provided in the defense, serving as a decent two-way player after registering 21 interceptions, 25 clearances and 71 tackles. The Brazilian has been linked to multiple moves around Europe despite having numerous years left on his contract, with Manchester City being the leading contender. However, this has come to a halt, as he has been accused of breaching FA betting rules and is currently facing a possible lifetime ban from the league if found guilty.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Ings - Given limited role Ings appeared in 20 games (three starts), registering one goal on 12 shots to go along with four chances created.

Impact Ings saw more appearances this campaign than the last but still saw a drop in time, following suit to previous seasons as the forward starts to get up there in age. His one goal is the least he has scored since 2017/18 with Liverpool. He still has a year left on his contract, likely remaining as a backup option next campaign.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Michail Antonio - Sees consistent time on field Antonio appeared in 26 games (21 starts), registering six goals on 30 shots and two assists on eight chances created to go along with 27 crosses.

Impact Antonio saw a solid chunk of time as a starter this season, pretty much being a mainstay in the starting XI outside of the 14-match spell he spent on the sidelines due to injury. He matched his goal contribution count from last year but still seems to be fading away from his former self, as he registered four straight double-digit goal contribution seasons from 2018 to 2021, although this is likely due to Jarred Bowen's success. His contract is set to run out this summer, but he does have an option for a further year with the club. However, his return is still up in the air as rumors around a move to another Premier League club did arise early in the season.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Cresswell - Signs Hammers extension Cresswell signed a one-year extension to remain with West Ham.

Impact Cresswell will stay at the club another season, likely in his continued depth role where he managed just 432 league minutes this past season. Unless new manager Julen Lopetegui has other plans, Cresswell will probably be in a similar situation with more of his time coming in non-league Cup matches.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Kudus - Leads league in completed dribbles Kudus appeared in 33 games (27 starts), registering eight goals on 67 shots and six assists on 28 chances created.

Impact Kudus was a regular on the wings for West Ham this season, having a pretty good campaign and likely being the club's best player if it weren't for Jarrod Bowen. Kudus' season was highlighted by his goal contributions, as he registered a new career high in goal contributions, goals and assists in a season. He also led the league in dribbles completed with 124, 37 more than second-place Jeremy Doku. The question moving into next season is where he will end up, as the player appears to be ready for a change, and West Ham doesn't appear to be likely to block a move.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jarrod Bowen - Matches career-high for goals Bowen appeared and started in 34 games, registering 16 goals on 84 shots and six assists on 32 chances created.

Impact Bowen had a career season for the Hammers, as he not only led the club in goals but also matched his career-high for goals in the season with 16, only coming long short of his career-high for goal contributions with 22. He continues to be a decent threat wherever he is located on the field, excelling in the air, from a long distance and even testing his luck with set pieces once in a while. There are reports that Newcastle are interested in the player, but he seems keen on a sixth straight campaign with West Ham.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Joao Felix, Folarin Balogun, Kalvin Phillips and the 21 most disappointing signings of the 2023-24 European season - ranked | Goal.com US With the European campaign all-but finished, GOAL takes a look at the most disappointing signings made during the 2023-24 season

MAY 24 • GOAL.COM

Watch the Lucas Paqueta bookings that led to FA charges These are the four Lucas Paqueta yellow cards that led to the West Ham midfielder being charged by the FA for alleged breaches of betting ru...

MAY 23 • SKY.COM

West Ham's Lucas Paqueta charged with intentionally receiving yellow cards in Premier League matches

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged by English soccer authorities with allegedly breaching betting rules

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been charged with allegedly breaching betting rules

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

West Ham hires Julen Lopetegui to replace David Moyes as manager

West Ham has named former Real Madrid and Spain coach Julen Lopetegui as its new manager to replace the departing David Moyes

MAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

West Ham have a new manager! Julen Lopetegui appointment confirmed as ex-Real Madrid boss replaces David Moyes | Goal.com US West Ham have announced former Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui as David Moyes' successor.

MAY 23 • GOAL.COM

Mohammed Kudus - Season ends with another goal Kudus scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Manchester City.

Impact By scoring West Ham's lone goal Sunday, Kudus finished the 2023-24 season second in Hammers goals, with eight. He also logged six assists on 28 chances created and 94 crosses (21 accurate). Overall, Kudus had a strong first season with West Ham, and the expectation is he continues to be an admirable threat for the Hammers during their 2024-25 campaign.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

James Ward Prowse - Multiple crosses and corners Ward-Prowse had two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact In his first season with West Ham since transferring from Southampton, Ward-Prowse suffered a dip in statistical output, likely because the Hammers expected less out of him compared to when he was with Southampton. Still, he finished his 2023-24 season with 18 shots on goal, 64 created chances, 64 accurate crosses and 120 corners. All of them helped Ward-Prowse log seven goals and seven assists across 37 appearances (34 starts).

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Soucek - Four clearances during finale Soucek had three tackles (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 3-1 loss to Manchester City.

Impact Soucek finished the 2023-24 Premier League with 107 clearances and 28 blocks, his personal bests since signing with West Ham. After finishing his previous two seasons with five goals or less, he finished this year with seven across 37 appearances (34 starts), the goal-scoring rate being his best since West Ham's 2020-21 campaign.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Vladimir Coufal - Unimpressive finish to strong year Coufal generated three crosses (zero accurate) and five tackles in Sunday's 3-1 defeat versus Manchester City.

Impact After logging only five assists between his 2021-22 and 2022-23 Premier League seasons, Coufal stepped up his output during the 2023-24 campaign, one in which he logged seven assists on 33 chances created and 106 crosses (25 accurate). Along with 83 clearances and 43 interceptions, all the aforementioned tallies mark Coufal's career bests since the 2020-21 Premier League, his debut season with West Ham.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Alphonse Areola - Nine saves, three goals conceded Areola recorded nine saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Manchester City.

Impact Previously a backup for West Ham, Areola was promoted to West Ham's starting goalkeeper for the 2023-24 Premier League. He finished it with 138 saves, 53 goals conceded and four clean sheets across his 31 appearances. Areola will look to improve at the onset of his 2024-25 season though, considering he averaged more than multiple goals conceded across his last 14 appearances.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Manchester City 3-1 West Ham | Premier League highlights FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League clash between Manchester City and West Ham

MAY 19 • SKY.COM

Rodri blasts Manchester City 3-1 in front of West Ham | Premier League

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Mohammed Kudus' bicycle kick pulls one back for West Ham v. Man City | Premier League

MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

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