Perfect runs are rarely simultaneous, but five clubs across three continents are sitting on identical five-game winning sequences as the calendar flips toward September.
Leeds United remain the Championship's in-form outfit with a flawless 15 points from their last five outings, matching the domestic momentum of Manchester City in the Carabao Cup and Brazil's Athletico in the Brasileirão Serie B. All three have converted every recent fixture into maximum points, a rare alignment of competitive winning streaks.
Friendlies inflate the list
Borussia Mönchengladbach, Coleraine, Excelsior, FC Sion and Feyenoord round out the group, though each has compiled its five wins exclusively in pre-season fixtures. While those matches carry less weight, they reflect rhythm and cohesion ahead of the competitive calendar.
Leeds face the most immediate test: their next Championship fixture will either extend the streak to six or snap a run that has quietly established them as the division's form team. City, meanwhile, continue to navigate the domestic cup with the same ruthless efficiency that has defined their recent outings, while Athletico chase promotion in Brazil with no margin for error.
Whether these runs survive the weekend is the only question that matters now.