Our Boro writer Joe Nicholson has attended every fixture so far this season and averaged out his player ratings from the Teessiders’ league matches. Five reflects an underwhelming performance, six solid, and seven impressive. Scroll down and flick through our picture gallery to see how each player has fared.
1. Darren Randolph - 6.3
(11 ratings) Possibly could have done better with a couple of goals but overall a solid start to the season. Two standout displays earned him 8s against Reading and Birmingham. 6.3 Photo: Lewis Storey
2. Daniel Ayala - 6
(10 ratings) Has featured in 10 out of 11 league games so far this season and was missed in Boro's shocking first half against Sheffield Wednesday. 6 Photo: Frank Reid
3. Ryan Shotton - 5.6
(11 ratings) After a difficult start to the season, the defender's performances improved significantly. He endued a torrid evening at Birmingham though after moving to left-back. 5.6 Photo: Frank Reid
4. Dael Fry - 5.5
(6 ratings) Following his return from injury, Fry's performances have been mixed. The 22-year-old produced some solid displays against Reading and Preston but looked vulnerable in the defeats to Sheffield Wednesday and Birmingham. 5.5 Photo: Getty Images