Wrexham's Squad Put to the Test: How Every Player Stacks Up After Eight Games

Wrexham have had an inconsistent beginning to the new EFL Championship campaign, recording two victories, four draws and two losses across their opening eight games.

As a result, Wrexham find themselves 14th in the standings with 10 points, just three behind the playoff places and five off the automatic promotion spots.

Phil Parkinson's squad face a kinder run of fixtures following the current international break and will be looking to climb the standings when competitive action resumes next month.

Here is a look at how we have assessed the Wrexham players through the opening weeks of the season and which individuals have stood out most for the Red Dragons.

Goalkeepers

Anthony Patterson—B-: He hasn't been tested heavily in the early weeks of the campaign but has appeared composed and dependable at the back. Patterson is now the undisputed number one and brings a calm authority and quick thinking to the team.

Danny Ward—C: He has only seen action in the Carabao Cup loss to Middlesbrough and has yet to feature in any league fixtures. Ward is clearly the second-choice option but has been dependable on the occasions he has been called upon.

Defenders

Callum Doyle—B: Wrexham's standout defender has not quite replicated the form he showed last season when he earned a place in the Championship Team of the Year.

Max Cleworth—B+: Wrexham have conceded just one goal with Cleworth on the field this season, though the data remains limited. He had secured a starting berth before being sidelined by injury.

Zak Vyner—C-: The negatives have outweighed the positives for Vyner this term. He lost his spot in the lineup but responded impressively with an outstanding performance against Southampton in their most recent outing.

Dom Hyam—C: He has been dependable throughout the opening fixtures but has been at fault for a few errors during matches where points were dropped. Hyam provides a steady presence amid defensive uncertainty.

Joe Worrall—D: Worrall was thrown in at the deep end against West Ham. He had barely had time to train with his new colleagues and was part of a reshuffled backline facing the division's most potent attack. Even so, the performance was very poor.

Wingbacks

Danny Imray—B-: He has made a bright start to the season with three goal contributions already. There is clearly more to come from the summer arrival, though his defensive work still needs refinement.

Issa Kaboré—B: He has picked up right where he left off last season. Kaboré is a firm fan favorite at Wrexham and appears to be the go-to option on the right flank at this stage.

Jacques Ekomié—A: The standout performer of the season by some distance. Ekomié has settled into his new environment seamlessly and has wowed fans with his tremendous attacking threat down the left.

Ryan Longman—C: He looks set to gradually lose his place in the team this season but remains a valued squad member who Parkinson trusts greatly. Longman is always available when needed and gets the job done without complaint.

Midfielders

Ben Sheaf—B-: He has featured just once this season but made a strong impression in that outing. Sheaf remains Wrexham's top midfielder and should have the chance to demonstrate that following the international break.

Lewis O'Brien—C+: He has had a patchy start to the campaign, largely due to being deployed in various positions. He has excelled as a central midfielder but is simply not suited to an attacking midfield role.

George Thomason—C: Another player we anticipate being eased out of the picture this season. He performed well at left wingback before picking up an injury and has since been replaced by a superior option.

Ben Whiteman—C+: He has swiftly gained Parkinson's confidence and established himself as a regular starter. His performances have been solid without quite matching the levels of some of his midfield counterparts.

George Dobson—D-: It has been a very tough beginning to the season for fan favorite Dobson. He gave away a crucial free kick against Cardiff and only returned to the squad for the heavy defeat to West Ham.

Ollie Rathbone—C: He adds energy and directness to the Wrexham setup but has not produced the same end product as he did last season. Rathbone also appears to be approaching the end of his time at the club.

Matty James—B-: Wrexham are a stronger side when James is in midfield, but they cannot keep leaning so heavily on the 35-year-old.

Attackers

Callum O'Hare—B-: He has been a lively addition to the Wrexham attack and played an important role in the recent victory over Southampton. O'Hare is another who should benefit from training time during the international break.

Josh Windass—C-: Windass was absent throughout preseason and is still working to regain full fitness. He has not yet looked sharp in matches and is well short of the impressive standards he set last season.

Nathan Broadhead—D: He showed promise during preseason but has been unable to sustain that form into the new campaign. Broadhead remains an awkward fit within the Wrexham system and is now expected to miss an extended period due to his latest injury.

Bailey Cadamarteri—C-: He has made just two brief substitute appearances this season and has not featured in any of the last five matches. The young forward is clearly still at the foot of the selection hierarchy.

Sam Smith—C: He has put in the hard yards but has not made the same impact he had at the start of the year. Smith is now the obvious backup in attack having previously held a starting role.

Kieffer Moore—B+: Never underestimate Moore. He has been outstanding in the opening weeks and has been rewarded with three goals for his efforts. Wrexham must find a way to manage his workload and keep him on the pitch.