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Scott Mason

Wed 22 April 2026 17:10, UK

Axel Disasi’s impact at West Ham United has been utterly unforeseen.

After being cast aside by Chelsea and doomed to the Stamford Bridge outfit’s “bomb squad”, having as big of an impact as he caused in E20 is simply remarkable.

The signing at the time seemed nothing more than desperation as the Hammers eyed a replacement for Igor Julio, who had done little to showcase any of his qualities.

Disasi was merely available as Chelsea looked to get him off the books, and the Frenchman looked to escape the bottom of the barrel of the Blues’ pecking order.

In the end, it has been a masterstroke of a West Ham signing, and the Irons will undoubtedly look to keep him at the club. Now, this new reveal simply highlights his colossal impact.

Axel Disasi transforms West Ham’s defence and could be signing of the season

Since Disasi made his debut for West Ham, the Irons have lost just two Premier League games.

Over nine matches, the Frenchman has contributed to 13 points picked up by Nuno’s side, which has catapulted them out of the relegation zone.

However, more notably, since joining the E20 outfit, no other Premier League team has kept more clean sheets than West Ham.

In those nine games, the Irons have kept five total. Before Disasi moved to the Hammers, they had just one in their previous 24 matches.

His influence has simply been monstrous, and despite being a late arrival at the end of the winter window, that impact could be enough to put him among the signing of the season talks.

When it comes to defining which players have been successful signings, looking at how they have transformed a side is a great way to judge.

Disasi has certainly transformed the Hammers more than any fan would ever expect.

Who else could be West Ham’s signing of the season?

When it comes to other competitors, it feels like Mateus Fernandes is the clear winner. With a full season under his belt and months of performances over Disasi, the Portuguese defender ultimately wins out.

Fernandes’ displays have led to speculation over his future, with Champions League sides looking to snap him up.

The former Southampton midfielder has simply been sensational this season. Fernandes is West Ham’s most valuable player, and it is no wonder why.

However, Disasi could still have time to push him close for that signing of the season tag, despite only a few months at the East London club.