The Ball Grid
Day #135 answers — 13 September 2026
2025/2026 Season
This is the full record of The Ball Grid for 2026-09-13: the categories that made up each 3×3 board, every Premier League player who satisfied both criteria in each square, how the field actually answered them, and the day’s leading scores. Every player listed appeared for the relevant club and met the relevant statistical criteria within the 2025/2026 season alone.
Classic Grid
Day #135’s Classic Grid was drawn from the 2025/2026 Premier League season and rated Medium. Across the nine cells there were 481 qualifying players in total. The tightest square was Tottenham × 5+ Yellow Cards, with only 10 valid answers; the most forgiving was Defender × Non-English, where 126 players fit.
In play, the square that caught people out was More Goals Than Assists × 5+ Yellow Cards, answered correctly just 23% of the time, while Tottenham × Non-English was filled correctly 100% of the time.
Row categories
- Over 185cm— 185cm or taller in 2025/2026.
- Non-English— Non-English nationality in 2025/2026.
- 5+ Yellow Cards— 5+ Yellow Cards in 2025/2026.
Column categories
- Tottenham— Appeared for Tottenham in 2025/2026.
- More Goals Than Assists— More Goals Than Assists in 2025/2026.
- Defender— Listed as a Defender in 2025/2026.
Every square, and who qualified
Tottenham × Over 185cm14 answers
Show the 14 qualifying players
Mickey van de Ven, Guglielmo Vicario, João Palhinha, Brennan Johnson, Rodrigo Bentancur, Cristian Romero, Randal Kolo Muani, Archie Gray, Dominic Solanke, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Antonin Kinsky, Radu Drăgușin.
More Goals Than Assists × Over 185cm47 answers
Show the 47 qualifying players
Erling Haaland, Igor Thiago, Antoine Semenyo, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Viktor Gyökeres, Danny Welbeck, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kevin Schade, Cody Gakpo, Morgan Rogers, Hugo Ekitike, Raúl Jiménez, Zian Flemming, Ismaïla Sarr, Benjamin Šeško, Thiemo Barry, Nick Woltemade, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Beto Bercique, Casemiro, Noah Okafor, Jørgen Strand Larsen, Mickey van de Ven, Malick Thiaw, Trevoh Chalobah, Anton Stach, Cole Palmer, Nico O'Reilly, Tomáš Souček. + 17 more qualify
Defender × Over 185cm100 answers
Show the 100 qualifying players
Virgil van Dijk, Nikola Milenković, James Tarkowski, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, Jake O´Brien, Ibrahima Konaté, Maxence Lacroix, Mickey van de Ven, Matty Cash, Nathan Collins, Malick Thiaw, Joe Rodon, Maxime Esteve, Pascal Struijk, Joachim Andersen, Lewis Dunk, Chris Richards, Omar Alderete, Nordi Mukiele, Trevoh Chalobah, Sepp van den Berg, Gabriel Magalhães, Nico O'Reilly, William Saliba, Michael Keane, Santiago Bueno, Calvin Ughelumba, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Ladislav Krejčí. + 70 more qualify
Tottenham × Non-English22 answers
Show the 22 qualifying players
Richarlison, Mickey van de Ven, Pedro Porro, Guglielmo Vicario, João Palhinha, Mathys Tel, Brennan Johnson, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Cristian Romero, Randal Kolo Muani, Pape Matar Sarr, Kevin Danso, Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, Antonin Kinsky, Yves Bissouma, Radu Drăgușin, João Victor de Souza Menezes, Ben Davies.
More Goals Than Assists × Non-English69 answers
Show the 69 qualifying players
Erling Haaland, Igor Thiago, João Pedro, Viktor Gyökeres, Bryan Mbeumo, Harry Wilson, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Matheus Cunha, Kevin Schade, Eli Junior Kroupi, Richarlison, Cody Gakpo, Hugo Ekitike, Raúl Jiménez, Iliman Ndiaye, Zian Flemming, Ismaïla Sarr, Evanilson, Enzo Fernández, Benjamin Šeško, Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara, Thiemo Barry, Igor Jesus Maciel da Cruz, Nick Woltemade, Crysencio Summerville, Martín Zubimendi, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Beto Bercique, Brian Brobbey. + 39 more qualify
Defender × Non-English126 answers
Show the 126 qualifying players
Virgil van Dijk, Adrien Truffert, Nikola Milenković, Marcos Senesi, Michael Olabode Kayode, Jan Paul van Hecke, Neco Williams, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jake O´Brien, Ibrahima Konaté, Maxence Lacroix, Mickey van de Ven, Trai Hume, Matty Cash, Nathan Collins, Malick Thiaw, Vitalii Mykolenko, Joe Rodon, Maxime Esteve, Pascal Struijk, Joachim Andersen, Matheus Nunes, Chris Richards, Omar Alderete, Pedro Porro, Nordi Mukiele, Sepp van den Berg, Gabriel Magalhães, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Marc Cucurella. + 96 more qualify
Tottenham × 5+ Yellow Cards10 answers
Show the 10 qualifying players
Richarlison, Mickey van de Ven, Pedro Porro, João Palhinha, Brennan Johnson, Rodrigo Bentancur, Xavi Simons, Cristian Romero, Archie Gray, Kevin Danso.
More Goals Than Assists × 5+ Yellow Cards34 answers
Show the 34 qualifying players
Igor Thiago, Antoine Semenyo, João Pedro, Viktor Gyökeres, Danny Welbeck, Harry Wilson, Kevin Schade, Eli Junior Kroupi, Richarlison, Morgan Rogers, Raúl Jiménez, Zian Flemming, Enzo Fernández, Dango Aboubacar Faissal Ouattara, Crysencio Summerville, Ryan Gravenberch, Brian Brobbey, Casemiro, Marcus Tavernier, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Bruno Guimarães, Mickey van de Ven, Moisés Caicedo, Emi Buendía, Cole Palmer, Nico O'Reilly, Valentín Castellanos, João Palhinha, John McGinn, Diego Gómez. + 4 more qualify
Defender × 5+ Yellow Cards59 answers
Show the 59 qualifying players
Adrien Truffert, Nikola Milenković, James Tarkowski, Marcos Senesi, Michael Olabode Kayode, Tyrick Mitchell, Luke Shaw, Jan Paul van Hecke, Neco Williams, Marc Guehi, Ferdi Kadioglu, Jake O´Brien, Ibrahima Konaté, Kyle Walker, Maxence Lacroix, Mickey van de Ven, Trai Hume, Matty Cash, Nathan Collins, Vitalii Mykolenko, Pascal Struijk, Joachim Andersen, Matheus Nunes, Lewis Dunk, Jayden Bogle, Omar Alderete, Pedro Porro, Nordi Mukiele, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Marc Cucurella. + 29 more qualify
Top 10 that day
| # | Player | Score | Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ss1994 | 700 | 9/9 |
Rapid Fire
Day #135’s Rapid Fire was drawn from the 2025/2026 Premier League season and rated Hard. Across the nine cells there were 652 qualifying players in total. The tightest square was 1+ Assists × 3000+ Minutes, with only 30 valid answers; the most forgiving was European × Under 23 at Season Start, where 132 players fit.
Row categories
- Under 23 at Season Start— Under 23 at Season Start in 2025/2026.
- 3000+ Minutes— 3000+ Minutes in 2025/2026.
- Midfielder— Listed as a Midfielder in 2025/2026.
Column categories
- 1+ Assists— Provided at least 1 PL assist in 2025/2026.
- European— European nationality in 2025/2026.
- 3+ Yellow Cards— 3+ Yellow Cards in 2025/2026.
Every square, and who qualified
1+ Assists × Under 23 at Season Start66 answers
Show the 66 qualifying players
Benjamin Šeško, Elliot Anderson, Mateus Fernandes, Michael Olabode Kayode, Alex Scott, Yankuba Minteh, Noah Sadiki, Florian Wirtz, Yehor Yarmoliuk, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Nico O'Reilly, Adam Wharton, Chimuanya Ugochukwu, Diego Gómez, Yeremy Pino, Hugo Bueno, Chemsdine Talbi, Malo Gusto, Kerkez Milos, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Lewis Hall, Yasin Ayari, Mathys Tel, Rayan Rocha, Ryan Cherki, Jack Hinshelwood, Mateus Mane, Xavi Simons, Omari Giraud-Hutchinson, Kobbie Mainoo. + 36 more qualify
European × Under 23 at Season Start132 answers
Show the 132 qualifying players
Eli Junior Kroupi, Elliot Anderson, Thiemo Barry, Bart Verbruggen, Mateus Fernandes, Michael Olabode Kayode, Robin Roefs, Alex Scott, Noah Sadiki, Florian Wirtz, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Nico O'Reilly, Adam Wharton, Chimuanya Ugochukwu, Yeremy Pino, Hugo Bueno, Chemsdine Talbi, Alejandro Jiménez Sánchez, Malo Gusto, Kerkez Milos, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Will Osula, Lewis Hall, Yasin Ayari, Mathys Tel, Ryan Cherki, Jack Hinshelwood, Mateus Mane, Xavi Simons, Leny Yoro. + 102 more qualify
3+ Yellow Cards × Under 23 at Season Start44 answers
Show the 44 qualifying players
Eli Junior Kroupi, Elliot Anderson, Thiemo Barry, Bart Verbruggen, Mateus Fernandes, Michael Olabode Kayode, Robin Roefs, Alex Scott, Yankuba Minteh, Noah Sadiki, Yehor Yarmoliuk, El Hadji Malick Diouf, Nico O'Reilly, Adam Wharton, Chimuanya Ugochukwu, Diego Gómez, Yeremy Pino, Alejandro Jiménez Sánchez, Malo Gusto, Kerkez Milos, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Lewis Hall, Xavi Simons, Carlos Balepa Noom Quomah, Archie Gray, Bashir Humphreys, Mouhamadou Diarra, Pape Matar Sarr, Tim Iroegbunam, Joshua King. + 14 more qualify
1+ Assists × 3000+ Minutes30 answers
Show the 30 qualifying players
Igor Thiago, Antoine Semenyo, Jarrod Bowen, Morgan Gibbs-White, Morgan Rogers, Enzo Fernández, Bruno Fernandes, Dominik Szoboszlai, Elliot Anderson, James Garner, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Adrien Truffert, James Tarkowski, Marcos Senesi, Mateus Fernandes, Michael Olabode Kayode, Tyrick Mitchell, Luke Shaw, Jan Paul van Hecke, Neco Williams, Ethan Ampadu, Marc Guehi, Jake O´Brien, Kyle Walker, Maxence Lacroix, Mickey van de Ven, Robert Sánchez, Trai Hume, Matty Cash.
European × 3000+ Minutes42 answers
Show the 42 qualifying players
Antoine Semenyo, Jarrod Bowen, Morgan Gibbs-White, Morgan Rogers, Bruno Fernandes, Dominik Szoboszlai, Elliot Anderson, James Garner, Martín Zubimendi, Virgil van Dijk, Đorđe Petrović, Bart Verbruggen, Bernd Leno, Jordan Pickford, Declan Rice, Adrien Truffert, Nikola Milenković, Dean Henderson, Caoimhin Kelleher, David Raya, James Tarkowski, Mateus Fernandes, Michael Olabode Kayode, Tyrick Mitchell, Luke Shaw, Jan Paul van Hecke, Neco Williams, Ethan Ampadu, Robin Roefs, Martin Dúbravka. + 12 more qualify
3+ Yellow Cards × 3000+ Minutes40 answers
Show the 40 qualifying players
Igor Thiago, Antoine Semenyo, Jarrod Bowen, Morgan Rogers, Enzo Fernández, Bruno Fernandes, Dominik Szoboszlai, Elliot Anderson, James Garner, Martín Zubimendi, Virgil van Dijk, Đorđe Petrović, Bart Verbruggen, Bernd Leno, Jordan Pickford, Declan Rice, Adrien Truffert, Nikola Milenković, Dean Henderson, James Tarkowski, Marcos Senesi, Mateus Fernandes, Michael Olabode Kayode, Tyrick Mitchell, Luke Shaw, Jan Paul van Hecke, Neco Williams, Ethan Ampadu, Robin Roefs, Marc Guehi. + 10 more qualify
1+ Assists × Midfielder99 answers
Show the 99 qualifying players
Morgan Gibbs-White, Morgan Rogers, Enzo Fernández, Bruno Fernandes, Dominik Szoboszlai, Elliot Anderson, James Garner, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Ryan Gravenberch, Enzo Le Fée, Casemiro, Marcus Tavernier, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Mateus Fernandes, Ethan Ampadu, Bruno Guimarães, Alex Scott, Bernardo Silva, Moisés Caicedo, Granit Xhaka, João Gomes, Sander Berge, Noah Sadiki, Alexis Mac Allister, Brenden Aaronson, Florian Wirtz, Anton Stach, Cole Palmer, Yehor Yarmoliuk. + 69 more qualify
European × Midfielder120 answers
Show the 120 qualifying players
Morgan Gibbs-White, Morgan Rogers, Bruno Fernandes, Dominik Szoboszlai, Elliot Anderson, James Garner, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Ryan Gravenberch, Enzo Le Fée, Marcus Tavernier, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Mateus Fernandes, Ethan Ampadu, Alex Scott, Bernardo Silva, Granit Xhaka, Sander Berge, Noah Sadiki, Florian Wirtz, Anton Stach, Cole Palmer, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Phil Foden, Adam Wharton, Tomáš Souček, João Palhinha, Chimuanya Ugochukwu, John McGinn, Sandro Tonali. + 90 more qualify
3+ Yellow Cards × Midfielder79 answers
Show the 79 qualifying players
Morgan Rogers, Enzo Fernández, Bruno Fernandes, Dominik Szoboszlai, Elliot Anderson, James Garner, Martín Zubimendi, Declan Rice, Ryan Gravenberch, Enzo Le Fée, Casemiro, Marcus Tavernier, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Mateus Fernandes, Ethan Ampadu, Bruno Guimarães, Alex Scott, Bernardo Silva, Moisés Caicedo, Granit Xhaka, João Gomes, Sander Berge, Noah Sadiki, André Trindade da Costa Neto, Alexis Mac Allister, Brenden Aaronson, Anton Stach, Cole Palmer, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Phil Foden. + 49 more qualify
Top 10 that day
| # | Player | Time | Correct |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammad | 6:15 | 9/9 |