The English Premier League is widely known around Europe for producing great talents who have gone forward to make the league and their various clubs more popular. In the game of football, the midfield is the heart beat of the team, and it’s also the engine room of any team....CONTINUE READING
Without a strong midfield, defense will always be shaky. In the English Premier League, there are midfielders who make things happen, so in this article, we are going to list out the top five premier league best midfielders of all time.
5. Roy Keane.
The former Manchester United defensive midfielder is unarguably one of the best in the defensive midfield role. His aggressive pattern of playing makes him fierce and hard to play against. Keane won a total of 12 trophies with the Red Devils in 480 appearances.
4. Kevin De Bruyne.
The Belgium playmaker has won the PFA player of the year two times with Manchester City. De Bruyne has scored a total of 57 goals and 85 assists in 209 premier league appearances for the Citizens.
3. Steven Gerard.
The English man is one of the most celebrated midfielders in Europe. He scored a total of 120 goals and 92 assists in 504 premier league appearances for Liverpool. He also won a total of 9 trophies, including the Champions League during his days with Liverpool.
2. Frank Lampard.
Lampard’s versatility made him one of the best midfielders to have played for Chelsea. The playmaker was able to showcase his talent in three different clubs, which are West Ham United, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Lampard registered a total of 177 goals and 102 assists in the Premier League.
1. Paul Scholes.
Before you mention an English midfielder, a space must be left for the Manchester United legend who made names across Europe. The playmaker is one of the most versatile players I have ever seen in the game of football.
Scholes scored a total of 107 goals and 55 assists in 499 appearances for the Red Devils. He also won a total of 25 trophies including 11 Premier League titles and 2 Champions League.