51 Premier League Best Players of All Time

The Premier League is the top tier of English football and one of the most prestigious sporting competitions in the world. It’s a fiercely competitive tournament, with 20 teams across England battling it out to be crowned champions. Each season runs from August through May, with each team playing 38 matches on Saturdays and Sundays – as well as occasional midweek evenings – all vying for points towards their eventual league position at the end of the campaign. With some of Europe’s biggest clubs competing against each other every year, you can expect an exciting mix of thrilling action-packed games that will keep fans hooked until May.

1. Kevin De Bruyne

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 1997–1999: KVV Drongen
• 1999–2005: Gent
• 2005–2008: Genk
• 2008–2012: Genk
• 2012–2014: Chelsea
• 2012–2013: Werder Bremen (loan)
• 2014–2015: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2015: Manchester City
• 2008–2009: Belgium U18
• 2009–2010: Belgium U19
• 2010–2011: Belgium U21
• 2010: Belgium

Kevin De Bruyne is a 31-year-old Belgian midfielder who currently plays for Manchester City. Kevin De Bruyne started his career at KVV Drongen, before moving to Gent in 2005.

In 2008, he joined Genk and went on to make 97 appearances for the club over six seasons. De Bruyne made his international debut for Belgium in 2012 and has since gone on to represent them at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

He was named PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2017 and 2018, as well as being nominated for the Ballon d'Or both years; however.

He lost out to Luka Modric each time De Bruyne is one of the most highly-rated young players in Europe, and has been labeled as a potential successor to Andrea Pirlo at Juventus.

De Bruyne first came to prominence with Chelsea, where he made an impressive impact in his debut season – helping them win the Premier League title. 

The Belgium international moved on loan to Werder Bremen for the 2012–2013 campaign, before spending two seasons at VfL Wolfsburg; during this time he helped them reach the Champions League Final.

After leaving Germany, De Bruyne signed for Manchester City and has already made an immense impression in England; this year alone he has scored 60 goals in all competitions. 

Kevin De Bruyne is undoubtedly one of the best midfielders currently playing football, and will only continue to improve over time - making him a major threat on both domestic and international stages.

2. Mohamed Salah

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2004–2005: Ittihad Basyoun
• 2005–2006: Othmason Tanta
• 2006–2010: Al Mokawloon
• 2010–2012: Al Mokawloon
• 2012–2014: Basel
• 2014–2016: Chelsea
• 2015: Fiorentina (loan)
• 2015–2016: Roma (loan
• 2016–2017: Roma
• 2017: Liverpool
• 2010–2011: Egypt U20
• 2011–2012: Egypt U23
• 2011: Egypt

Mohamed Salah is a forward for Liverpool and was born in Egypt on 15 June 1992. He made his professional debut with Al Mokawloon in 2010 and then joined Basel the next year.

He helped Basel win the Swiss Super League in 2013 and 2014, as well as reaching the Champions League semi-finals that year. 

In 2015, he signed for Chelsea but only played six league games before being loaned to Fiorentina where he scored 11 goals in 35 appearances.

After returning to Chelsea, Salah joined Liverpool for £36 million ($48 million) in July 2017 and has since been an important part of their squad.

Scoring 44 goals across all competitions including 32 Premier League goals this season which led to him being named PFA Players' Player of the Year at the end of 2018/19 season.

Mohamed Salah was instrumental as Egypt reached their first World Cup final and won it against Uruguay (1–0), becoming Africa's most decorated player with 3 titles (the African Cup of Nations twice, plus FIFA World Cup). 

Mohamed Salah is a talented footballer who has had an illustrious career with Chelsea and Roma. He was born in Egypt but moved to Europe at a young age, where he quickly established himself as one of the best players in his league.

Salah has been capped by Egypt on multiple occasions and is currently their top scorer. His style of the play revolves around fast breaks and quick passes which make him very difficult to defend against, making him a valuable player for any team he plays for. 

Liverpool is believed to have paid Roma £36 million for his services this winter, signaling just how high his value is internationally. 

With Liverpool looking like they will challenge for honors again next season, it's likely we'll see even more of Mohamed Salah on the pitch.

3. Harry Kane

Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Career

• 1999–2001: Ridgeway Rovers
• 2001–2002: Arsenal
• 2002–2004: Ridgeway Rovers
• 2004: Watford
• 2004–2009: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2009: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2011: Leyton Orient (loan)
• 2012: Millwall (loan)
• 2012–2013: Norwich City (loan)
• 2013: Leicester City (loan)
• 2010: England U17
• 2010–2012: England U19
• 2013: England U20
• 2013–2015: England U21
• 2015: England

Harry Kane is a Tottenham Hotspur striker who has been with the club since 2004. Kane started his career at Ridgeway Rovers before moving to Arsenal and then to Watford, where he made over 100 appearances.

In 2009, Harry Kane joined Tottenham Hotspur and has not looked back since, becoming an integral part of the team that won the League Cup in 2014 and reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2017/2018. 

The England international was awarded an MBE for services to football in 2018 and is currently a key player for Spurs as they compete in Europe's top competition this season.

Harry Kane married their wife Millie on 3 October 2016 and they have two children together - son George (born 18 June 2018) and a daughter Ivy Mae (born 10 December 2019). 

He will be looking to help Spurs win more silverware this season as they aim to end their 24-year wait for a league title. Harry Kane is a professional footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.

He has played for Leyton Orient, Millwall, Norwich City, Leicester City, and England U21s. In total, he has scored 74 goals in 133 appearances for Spurs, as well as 10 goals in 20 appearances for his country.

4. Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2009–2010: Willem II
• 2010–2011: Groningen
• 2011–2013: Groningen
• 2013–2015: Celtic
• 2015–2018: Southampton
• 2018: Liverpool
• 2011: Netherlands U19
• 2011–2013: Netherlands U21
• 2015: Netherlands

Virgil van Dijk is a Dutch central defender who currently plays for Liverpool. Van Dijk was born on 8 July 1991 in Breda, Netherlands. At 1.95 meters tall, van Dijk is one of the tallest players in the Premier League and internationally.

Van Dijk started his career at Willem II before moving to Groningen where he made over 100 appearances between 2010–2015 including loan spells at Feyenoord Rotterdam and Southampton during that time as well as making 22 appearances for Holland from 2014 onwards [he has since retired from international football.

On 2 January 2018, it was announced that van Dijk had signed with Liverpool for £75 million (€84 million).

Becoming their fourth-most expensive signing ever after Fernando Torres (£50 million), Luis Suárez (£65 million) and Neymar (£222 million).

 In total, van Dik ended up playing 401 games across all competitions for Feyenoord Rotterdam, Groningen, Southampton and Liverpool scoring 10 goals.

Virgil van Dijk is a world-class defender who has spent his entire career at Southampton. Van Dijk was an important part of the Netherlands' run to the UEFA Nations League championship in 2019. 

He has been described as one of the best defenders in Europe, and he will be an essential piece for Liverpool this season. 

Van Dijk is known for his strong aerial ability and ball possession skills on the defensive side of the field, which makes him a difficult player to beat. 

He has also shown himself to be a powerful striker from set pieces, having scored many crucial goals throughout his career thus far.

His loyalty and dedication to Southampton have endeared him to both fans and teammates alike, making it likely that he will continue playing football at the club level for many years to come.

5. Erling Haaland

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2005–2016: Bryne
• 2015–2016: Bryne 2
• 2016–2017: Bryne
• 2017: Molde 2
• 2017–2019: Molde
• 2019–2020: Red Bull Salzburg
• 2020–2022: Borussia Dortmund
• 2022: Manchester City
• 2015: Norway U15
• 2016: Norway U16
• 2017: Norway U17
• 2017: Norway U18
• 2018: Norway U19
• 2019: Norway U20
• 2018: Norway U21
• 2019: Norway

Erling Braut Haaland is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Manchester City. Haaland was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England on 21 July 2000 and started playing football at the age of seven with Bryne Boys Club.

He made his senior debut for Bryne in 2016 and signed for Manchester City in 2019. 

Haaland has represented Norway at the youth level, making five appearances between 2015 and 2017 before being called up to the full national team in 2018.

Erling Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Molde and the Norway national team. He made his debut for Molde in 2014 and has since played 146 league games and 21 internationals. 

In May 2019, he was named in Norway's squad for the World Cup qualification campaign. Erling Haaland helped Molde win the 2017 Norwegian Premier League championship, and reached the Europa League group stage in 2018–19 with Manchester City. 

He was born on 7 February 1995 in Drammen to parents Tor-Erik Haaland and Liv Marit Sandviken, both of whom are footballers themselves.

Father Tor-Erik also played internationally for Norway between 1992–94 while mother Liv represented Iceland at the youth level before switching allegiances to her country of birth.

6. Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2004–2016: Liverpool
• 2016: Liverpool
• 2013–2014: England 
• 2014–2015: England
• 2016: England
• 2016–2017: England
• 2017: England
• 2018: England

Trent Alexander-Arnold is a young English footballer who first came to prominence at Liverpool. He has spent the past two seasons with Liverpool and has been an important part of their defense.

At 24 years old, he is still developing as a player and could potentially become one of the best right-backs in the world. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold was born on October 7th, 1998 in Liverpool, England, and started his career playing for the local team Anfield Youth Team before progressing up to the senior level with Liverpool FC in 2016 where he played 178 matches over three seasons (2016–2018).

Currently, Trent Alexander-Arnold is contracted to play for Premier League side Liverpool until 2021 which shows that he has the potential to be one of the top players in Europe within this time frame. 

Trent Alexander-Arnold is a talented young player who has quickly made a name for himself on the international stage. He began his career with England's U16 team and has since gone on to play for their U17, U18, and now U21 teams.

Trent is known for his quickness, passing ability, and strong defensive instincts. He has represented England at various youth levels and looks set to continue this progress in the near future. 

Trent is likely to be one of the most successful English players of all time and could have a long career ahead of him if he continues to develop at this rate.

7. Son Heung-min

Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Career

• 2006–2007: Yukminkwan Middle School
• 2007: Dongbuk Middle School
• 2008: FC Seoul
• 2008–2010: Hamburger SV
• 2010: Hamburger SV II
• 2010–2013: Hamburger SV
• 2013–2015: Bayer Leverkusen
• 2015: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2008–2009: South Korea U17
• 2016: South Korea Olympic (OA)
• 2018: South Korea Asian Games (OA)
• 2010: South Korea

Son Heung-min is a South Korean footballer who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur. Son began his career with FC Seoul before joining Hamburger SV in 2010.

Son made his debut for the Korea Republic at the age of 18 and has since represented the nation at various tournaments, including the 2014 World Cup and 2018 Asian Cup.

In 2017, Son signed for Spurs on a five-year deal worth £25 million (US$32 million). Son is known for his speed and ability to score goals from distance, having scored 33 in all competitions so far during his career.

Having been part of several successful teams throughout his playing career - including winning back-to-back Bundesliga titles with Hamburger SV -Son is considered one of Germany's most talented players ever born in Asia.

 Son Heung-min is a South Korean international footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Son was born on December 17, 1995, and began playing football at an early age with his local club Bucheon SK before joining Bayer Leverkusen in Germany as a teenager. 

At Leverkusen, Son made 62 appearances over two seasons before signing for Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 where he has since become one of the most prolific strikers in Europe.

In 2018, Son helped lead South Korea to their first Asian Games gold medal since 2002 by scoring six goals during the tournament including a hat-trick against Malaysia which clinched victory on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final stages of the competition. 

Son is also renowned for his dribbling skills and acceleration into space; making him difficult to defend against both from close range and further out on the pitch.

8. João Cancelo

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2002–2007: Barreirense
• 2007–2012: Benfica
• 2012–2014: Benfica B
• 2014–2015: Benfica
• 2014–2015: Valencia (loan)
• 2015–2018: Valencia
• 2017–2018: Inter Milan (loan)
• 2018–2019: Juventus
• 2019: Manchester City
• 2023: Bayern Munich (loan)
• 2010: Portugal U16
• 2010–2011: Portugal U17
• 2011–2012: Portugal U18
• 2012: Portugal U19
• 2013–2014: Portugal U20
• 2014–2017: Portugal U21
• 2016 : Portugal

João Cancelo is a Portuguese full-back who joined Manchester City in January 2016. He made his senior debut for Benfica in 2014, and had loan spells at Valencia and Espanyol before joining Manchester City permanently the following year.

Cancelo has represented Portugal at the under-19 level, winning silverware at the 2013 European Championships and 2015 U20 World Cup. 

A hard-working defender with good technique, he is known for his pace down the wing as well as solid defending abilities from the backline João Cancelo is a Portuguese professional footballer.

Who plays as a right-back for the Spanish club Valencia and the Portugal national team.

He started his career at Sporting CP but moved to Valencia in 2016 after impressing with Portugal's under-21 side. 

In total he has made 97 appearances for Manchester City, scoring five goals – including two against Liverpool in the 2018 Champions League – before joining Inter Milan on loan in January 2019. 

João Cancelo was born on 25 October 1994 in Lisbon, Portugal to parents from Madeira Island; his paternal great-grandfather played football professionally in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau.

While his maternal grandfather represented Sporting Clube de Loures (now Vitória Sétima) during their victorious 1974 Portuguese Cup campaign.

João Cancello has been capped 64 times by Portugal since making his debut aged 18 years and 259 days old against Denmark on 10 November 2010.

9. Bernardo Silva

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2002–2013: Benfica
• 2013–2015: Benfica B
• 2013–2015: Benfica
• 2014–2015: Monaco (loan)
• 2015–2017: Monaco
• 2017: Manchester City
• 2013: Portugal U19
• 2013–2015: Portugal U21
• 2015: Portugal

Bernardo Silva is a talented attacking midfielder who has played for Benfica and Monaco since 2013. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal in 1994 and started his career with Benfica B before joining Benfica as a senior player in 2013.

Bernardo Silva scored two goals during his loan spell at Monaco from 2014 to 2015. 

He made his Manchester City debut in the Premier League against Watford on 10 January 2017, coming on as a substitute for Sergio Aguero midway through the second half of the game; he went onto score two more goals that match to help City win 4-1.

Bernardo Silva represented Portugal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup where they reached the quarter-finals but were eliminated by Croatia after losing 2-1 in their first knockout stage match.

Bernardo Silva is a talented and promising young footballer who has shown great promise in the Portuguese national team.

Bernardo Silva was born on 14 October 1995 in Lisbon, Portugal. Bernardo started playing football at an early age and soon showed his talent for the game by becoming a regular player for his local club, Sporting CP. 

In 2013, he signed with Portuguese side Porto where he would spend four seasons before moving to Manchester City in 2017. 

At Manchester City, Bernardo has quickly become one of the most highly-rated players in Europe and is considered one of the most exciting young prospects in world football today. 

He made his international debut for Portugal back in 2013 and since then he has been a mainstay of their national team squad making 78 appearances to date (including qualifiers).

His performances have seen him win several honors including UEFA Nations League Winner 2019 as well as being runner-up at both UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2015 and FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.

10. Rodri

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2006–2007: Rayo Majadahonda
• 2007–2013; Atlético Madrid
• 2013–2015: Villarreal
• 2015–2016: Villarreal B
• 2015–2018: Villarreal
• 2018–2019: Atlético Madrid
• 2019: Manchester City
• 2012: Spain U16
• 2015: Spain U19
• 2017: Spain U21
• 2018: Spain

Rodri is a 26-year-old Spanish midfielder who currently plays for Manchester City. Rodri first came to prominence at Rayo Majadahonda, playing in the 2006–2007 season before moving on to Atlético Madrid and Villarreal later that decade.

He made his senior international debut for Spain in 2019, appearing as a substitute against Estonia. 

In 2015, Rodri was signed by Manchester City from Villarreal and has since played over 150 games for the club across all competitions including.

Premier League titles and one FA Cup triumph Rodri is a Spanish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Villarreal and the Spain national team.

Rodri made his senior debut for Spain in 2018 and has since gone on to make 39 appearances for them over two years. 

In 2019, he signed with Manchester City in England, becoming their first signing of the new season. Rodri started his career at his hometown club Atlético Madrid before moving to Villarreal in 2016. 

He has represented Spain at various youth levels, including Under-16s and Under-19s teams that reached the UEFA Nations League final competition in 2017 and 2018 respectively.

At the international level, Rodri has also been called up by Fernando Hierro for several Euro qualifiers but never played a game due to injury or suspension.

11. Kieran Trippier

Newcastle United F.C.

Career

• 1999–2009: Manchester City
• 2009–2012: Manchester City
• 2010: Barnsley (loan)
• 2010–2011: Barnsley (loan)
• 2011–2012: Burnley (loan)
• 2012–2015: Burnley
• 2015–2019: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2019–2022: Atlético Madrid
• 2022: Newcastle United
• 2007: England U18
• 2008–2009: England U19
• 2009: England U20
• 2010–2011: England U21
• 2017: England

Kieran Trippier is a right-back for Newcastle United and played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Kieran Trippier was born in 1990 in Bury, England and started his career with Manchester City.

In 2009, he joined Burnley on loan where he made 25 appearances before returning to Manchester City the following year. He then had another season-long loan spell at Burnley before signing with Newcastle United permanently in 2011.

Since joining Newcastle, Trippier has been an important part of their defense and helped them qualify for European competition for the first time in their history this season. 

He has also represented England at the youth level and was called up to the senior team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup where they were eliminated by Croatia after playing only one game (a loss).

Kieran Trippier is a professional footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team. Trippier started his career at Burnley, before joining Tottenham in 2015. 

He has made 145 appearances for Burnley and 69 for Spurs, as well as playing 24 times for Newcastle United in international competition. Trippier was part of the England team that won Euro 2020, their first major tournament since 1966.

He has also represented England at several other tournaments, including the World Cup and UEFA European Championship finals. In 2019 he signed a new contract with Tottenham which will keep him at the club until 2022.

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12. Declan Rice

West Ham United F.C.

Career

• 2006–2014: Chelsea
• 2014–2017: West Ham United
• 2017: West Ham United
• 2015: Republic of Ireland U16
• 2015–2016: Republic of Ireland U17
• 2016–2017: Republic of Ireland U19
• 2017–2018: Republic of Ireland U21
• 2018: Republic of Ireland
• 2019: England

Declan Rice is a 23-year-old defensive midfielder who currently plays for West Ham United. He started his career at Chelsea, before moving to West Ham United in 2017.

Rice has made 185 appearances for the Hammers since making his debut in 2017, scoring seven goals along the way. 

Rice played at the youth level with Chelsea, before breaking into the first-team squad at Westham United in 2014.

Declan Rice is a talented young footballer who has played for both the Republic of Ireland U16 and U17 teams. He was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 team in 2018, but he failed to make an impact there. 

Rice has been playing for the English club Everton since January 2019, and he's made an impressive 39 appearances so far.

The 23-year-old midfielder seems destined for bigger things, with his international career only starting to take off recently. Declan Rice is known for his composure on the ball, as well as his passing ability - two skills that will be useful at any level he plays at next season onward.

13. Gabriel Jesus

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2010–2012: Anhanguera
• 2013–2015: Palmeiras
• 2015–2017: Palmeiras
• 2017–2022: Manchester City
• 2022: Arsenal
• 2015: Brazil U20
• 2015–2016: Brazil U23
• 2016: Brazil

Gabriel Jesus is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for Arsenal. He began his career with Palmeiras, before moving to Manchester City in 2017. 

Gabriel Jesus has been praised for his speed and scoring ability, having scored 58 goals in 159 senior appearances.

Gabriel Jesus is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Manchester City and the Brazil national team. Gabriel Jesus has played for Brazil at various age groups, most notably winning Copa America in 2019. 

He was signed by Manchester City in May 2016 for £ 27 million and made his debut later that year against Arsenal.

In September 2018, he scored his first goal for Man City to win the Premier League title which was also their first-ever title with Pep Guardiola as manager. 

He has represented Brazil at various youth levels including being part of the victorious U-20 World Cup squad in 2017 where they beat Venezuela 2-1 in the final to become champions.

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14. Roberto Firmino

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2004–2008: CRB
• 2008–2009: Figueirense
• 2009–2011: Figueirense
• 2011–2015: 1899 Hoffenheim
• 2015: Liverpool
• 2014: Brazil

Roberto Firmino is a Brazilian forward who currently plays for Liverpool. Roberto Firmino started his career with CRB in 2004 before moving to Figueirense the following year.

In 2009, he joined Liverpool and has since made over 150 appearances for the club, scoring 49 goals. Roberto Firmino was part of Brazil's World Cup-winning team in 2014 and also won silver at the Olympics that same year.

He is considered one of the best forwards in Europe and is highly respected by his peers and managers alike. Roberto Firmino is married to Daniela Barbosa de Oliveira and they have two children together - Martin (born 2017) and Luan (born in 2020).

Roberto Firmino represented Brazil at the youth level but switched allegiances to Portugal later on in his career due to differences with then-national coach Dunga regarding selection policies.[5] [6] [7][8][9] Roberto Firmino was born on 17 February 1992 in Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil.

He started his career at Figueirense before joining Hoffenheim in 2011. Roberto Firmino made his international debut for Brazil in 2014 and has since played 55 times for the country. 

In 2019 he helped Brazil win the Copa América trophy, their first major title since 2002. Roberto Firmino is a powerful and fast striker who is able to score goals from anywhere on the pitch.

He is known as one of Hoffenheim's most consistent players and Liverpool are hoping he can help them reach European glory once again this season.

Also Played For: liverpool f.c, tsg 1899 hoffenheim

15. Raheem Sterling

Chelsea F.C.

Career

• 1999–2003: Alpha & Omega
• 2003–2010: Queens Park Rangers
• 2010–2012: Liverpool
• 2012–2015: Liverpool
• 2015–2022: Manchester City
• 2022: Chelsea
• 2009–2010: England U16
• 2010–2011: England U17
• 2012: England U19
• 2012–2013: England U21
• 2012: England

Sterling is a Jamaican international footballer who currently plays for Chelsea. Sterling has represented Jamaica at the senior level and was part of their 2015 World Cup squad.

Sterling began his career with Alpha & Omega before joining Queens Park Rangers in 2010. He made 95 appearances for Liverpool over two seasons, scoring 18 goals. 

In 2012, Sterling joined Liverpool's Premier League rivals Manchester City on a £49m deal but left the club after one season to return to Liverpool where he won the FA Cup in 2014 and 2017 as well as being named PFA Young Player of the Year in both 2013 and 2016.

On 31 August 2018, Sterling signed for Chelsea on a five-year contract worth an estimated £300k per week. Despite registering just eight assists during his time at Stamford Bridge so far (compared to 23 goals).

Sterling has been praised by fans and pundits alike due to his consistent performances up front or out wide; notably winning silverware such as The FA Cup with Manchester City followed by successive league titles with Liverpool. 

Helping them reach European competition again- while also making history by becoming Britain’s most expensive player when he transferred from Liverpool FC to Manchester City Fc for £ 47 million ($ 61 million).

As of 5th December 2020 - Raheem Shaquille Sterling is the all-time leading goal scorer for England U21s surpassing Robbie Fowler's record which stood since 2003.

Sterling quickly became a fan favorite at Manchester City, and his performances on the pitch have only helped cement that status. 

Sterling has been capped by England at every level from U16 to U21, and he is now looking forward to helping his country qualify for upcoming tournaments. 

Despite being one of the most highly-paid players in the world, Sterling has never let money get in the way of achieving success on the field – something which sets him apart from many other stars. 

Sterling's lightning-quick feet and outstanding passing ability make him a menace down either flank, and he is always looking to create chances for teammates with devastating effects. 

With several years left on his contract at City, it looks likely that Sterling will remain an important player for both club and country for some time to come.

Also Played For: manchester city f.c, england national football team

16. N'Golo Kanté

Chelsea F.C.

Career

• 1999–2010: JS Suresnes
• 2010–2012: Boulogne
• 2012–2013: Boulogne
• 2013–2015: Caen
• 2015–2016: Leicester City
• 2016: Chelsea
• 2016: France

Kanté is a defensive midfielder for Chelsea and has been with the club since 2013. Kanté made his professional debut in 2010, playing for Boulogne before joining Chelsea two years later.

He was part of the France squad that competed at the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016 tournaments, winning both competitions on home soil. 

Kanté was named PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2017 after helping Chelsea win their fourth Premier League title in five seasons.

Kanté recently scored his first goal for France during their 4-1 victory over Luxembourg in a friendly match on 10 August 2018 which saw him become only the third player to score at three different World Cups (alongside Miroslav Klose and Ronaldo). 

In November 2018, he received a nomination for UEFA's Best Midfielder Award.[4] N'Golo Kanté is a midfielder for Leicester City and France.

He has been in the French national team since 2016 and has played 53 times for them. Kanté began his career with Reims before joining Boulogne in 2012. After two years at Boulogne, he joined Caen where he spent four seasons before moving to Leicester City in 2015. 

In total, Kanté has made 185 appearances for Chelsea across all competitions, winning 11 trophies including the Premier League title in the 2017/18 season and the Champions League trophy earlier this year.

Having represented France at both the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championship tournaments, Kanté is a key player for Les Bleus heading into their next major tournament - the UEFA Nations League which begins on September 6th.

17. Jack Grealish

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2001: Highgate United
• 2001–2012: Aston Villa
• 2012–2021: Aston Villa
• 2013–2014: Notts County (loan)
• 2021: Manchester City
• 2011–2012: Republic of Ireland U17
• 2012–2013: Republic of Ireland U18
• 2013–2014: Republic of Ireland U21
• 2016–2017: England U21
• 2020: England

Jack Grealish is a 27-year-old English winger/attacking midfielder currently playing for Manchester City. He started his career at Highgate United, before moving to Aston Villa in 2012.

In total, he has played 185 league games and 29 cup appearances for Villa over the course of six seasons. 

Grealish joined Manchester City in 2021 and is expected to feature regularly for the Premier League champions next season Jack Grealish is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Premier League side, Tottenham Hotspur.

He began his career at Aston Villa before moving to Spurs in 2015 for a then-club-record fee of £ 15 million. Jack has since made over 100 appearances for Spurs and was part of their squad that won the FA Cup in 2018. 

In addition to his footballing pursuits, Jack also studies economics at University College London (UCL). Blessed with extraordinary technical ability and speed on the ball, he is often compared to former Villan David Beckham.

With England set to compete in UEFA European Championship 2020, expectations are high for the prodigious 21-year-old midfielder.

18. Bruno Fernandes

Manchester United F.C.

Career

• 2002–2004: Infesta
• 2004–2012: Boavista
• 2005–2010: Pasteleira (loan)
• 2012–2013: Novara
• 2012–2013: Novara
• 2013–2016: Udinese
• 2016–2017: Sampdoria
• 2017–2020: Sporting CP
• 2020: Manchester United
• 2012: Portugal U19
• 2014: Portugal U20
• 2014–2017: Portugal U21
• 2016: Portugal U23
• 2017: Portugal

Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese attacking midfielder who currently plays for Manchester United. He started his career at Infesta before moving to Boavista in 2004.

In 2012, he joined Novara on loan and made 23 appearances for the club over two seasons. He signed with Manchester United in 2013 and has since appeared 83 times for the club, scoring 11 goals along the way.

Bruno Fernandes was part of Portugal's World Cup-winning squad this year and helped them reach their first final appearance in 48 years. 

At 28 years old, Bruno Fernandes still has plenty of potentials left on the pitch and is already one of Europe's top midfielders - don't miss out on watching him play next season.

Bruno Fernandes is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Italian club Sampdoria and the Portugal national team. 

Bruno Fernandes started his career with his hometown club Udinese, before moving to Serie A rivals Sampdoria in 2016. 

He has represented Portugal at youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2017. Bruno Fernandes helped Sampdoria reach the UEFA Champions League group stages in 2018-19, scoring twice en route to the Round of 16 ties against Manchester United. 

In 2020 he signed for English Premier League side Manchester United, becoming their fourth Portuguese signing of that season after Ederson Moraes, Diogo Dalot, and Jose Fonte - all of whom have since left Old Trafford Stadium.

19. Bukayo Saka

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• Watford
• 2008–2018 Arsenal
• 2018: Arsenal
• 2017: England U16
• 2017–2018: England U17
• 2018–2019: England U18
• 2018–2019: England U19
• 2020: England U21
• 2020: England

Bukayo Saka is a talented English winger who has been playing for Arsenal since 2018. He made his senior debut in 2008 and has played over 100 games for the Gunners, scoring 10 goals.

Bukayo was named Young Player of the Year by The Guardian after helping Arsenal win the FA Cup in 2018. He was called up to England's World Cup squad in 2020 but did not make an appearance due to injury.

Bukayo is set to feature prominently for Arsenal next season as they attempt to reclaim their title from Liverpool Bukayo Saka is a talented young footballer who has represented England at various youth levels.

He was part of the Arsenal side that won the English Premier League in 2018, and he looks set to continue his development with the club. 

Bukayo Saka is a versatile player who can play anywhere across the midfield area, making him an important member of any team he features for.

He has also been called up to represent England at the international level, and he will be looking to add to his collection of honors when he takes on Denmark next month. 

Bukayo Saka is one of Britain's most promising young footballers, and fans will be hoping that he continues to develop at Arsenal over the coming years.

20. David de Gea

Manchester United F.C.

Career

• 2003–2008: Atlético Madrid
• 2008–2009: Atlético Madrid
• 2009–2011: Atlético Madrid
• 2011: Manchester United
• 2004: Spain U15
• 2007: Spain U17
• 2007–2009: Spain U19
• 2009: Spain U20
• 2009–2013: Spain U21
• 2012: Spain U23
• 2014: Spain

David de Gea is a Spanish footballer who currently plays for Manchester United. De Gea started his career at Atlético Madrid and has since played for Manchester United.

He is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world. De Gea won La Liga, Copa del Rey and Europa League titles while playing with Atlético Madrid before moving to Manchester United in 2011.

In 2017, he helped Spain win the UEFA European Championship title after coming off the bench in the final against Portugal David de Gea is one of the best goalkeepers in world football and has represented Spain on many occasions.

De Gea won silverware with Spain at both U-17 and U-21 levels before becoming a regular player for their senior side. 

He has since retired from international football but remains one of the most highly-rated keepers around, regularly earning accolades such as FIFA World Player of the Year.

In recent years, De Gea has established himself as one of the Premier League's top goalkeepers and is currently competing in Europe's elite competition - UEFA Champions League - with Manchester United FC. 

The 27-year-old goalkeeper represents his country at every age group possible, making him an invaluable part of any national team setup looking to compete on the global stage.

Also Played For: spain national under-21 football team, manchester united f.c

21. Andrew Robertson

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2009: Celtic
• 2009–2012: Queen's Park
• 2012–2013: Queen's Park
• 2013–2014: Dundee United
• 2014–2017: Hull City
• 2017: Liverpool
• 2013–2015: Scotland U21
• 2014: Scotland

Robertson was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 11th, 1994. He started his career at Hibernian before moving to Liverpool in 2016 for a £ 8 million fee. Robertson has made over 100 appearances for Liverpool and is considered one of the club's most consistent players.

Robertson represented Scotland at the youth level, but never played senior international football until 2017 when he made 3 appearances for them during qualification for the World Cup Finals. 

In 2018, Robertson helped Liverpool win their fifth European Champions League title by playing in all 6 matches of the Final against Real Madrid CF.

He has recently been linked with a move away from Anfield, with Manchester United being reported as one of his potential suitors,[6] however he remains contracted to Liverpool until 2021.

Andrew Robertson is a Scottish footballer who plays as a left-back for Liverpool and the Scotland national team. He started his career at Celtic, before joining Queen's Park in 2009. 

He went on to make over 100 appearances for Dundee United, Hull City, and Liverpool respectively. Robertson has represented Scotland at the U21 level and made 60 senior international appearances to date.

Also Played For: scotland's best football players, scottish premier league

22. Diogo Jota

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2005–2013: Gondomar
• 2013–2015: Paços de Ferreira
• 2014–2016: Paços de Ferreira
• 2016–2018: Atlético Madrid
• 2016–2017: Porto (loan)
• 2017–2018: Wolverhampton Wanderers (loan)
• 2018–2020: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2020: Liverpool
• 2014–2015: Portugal U19
• 2015–2018: Portugal U21
• 2016: Portugal U23
• 2019: Portugal

Diogo Jota is a Portuguese forward who currently plays for Liverpool. He made his senior debut with Paços de Ferreira in 2014 and went on to play 41 times over two seasons before joining Atlético Madrid in 2016.

Jota was one of the most sought-after young forwards in Europe and joined Liverpool as part of an £8 million deal in January 2021. 

Having scored 12 goals during his time at Atlético Madrid, he looks set to continue his development at Liverpool where he will hope to make an impact both domestically and internationally.

Diogo Jota is likely to be remembered most fondly by Liverpool supporters for his brace against Manchester City which helped secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League group stage. 

Diogo Jota is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jota has represented Portugal at both youth and senior levels and was part of the team that won the UEFA Nations League in 2019.

A quick, creative player with an eye for goal, Jota is known for his speed and dribbling ability. He began his career at Porto before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan in the 2017–18 season. 

The following year he moved to Liverpool on a permanent basis where he has since made 58 appearances scoring 24 goals across all competitions including 10 international caps for Portugal over two years span from the 2019-2022 seasons.

23. Phil Foden

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2009–2017: Manchester City
• 2017: Manchester City
• 2015–2016: England U16
• 2016–2017; England U17
• 2017–2018: England U18
• 2018: England U19
• 2018–2019: England U21
• 2020: England

Phil Foden is a young English midfielder who currently plays for Manchester City. Phil made his senior debut in 2017 and has since played 114 games for the club.

He has represented England at the U16 level and was part of the side that won the European Championships in 2015. 

In addition to playing football, Phil is also a keen cricketer, having represented Cheshire County Cricket Club since he was 12 years old.

Phil is considered one of Manchester City's most promising young players, and looks set to continue developing into an excellent midfield player Phil Foden is an English professional footballer who most recently played for Manchester City and the England national team.

At 17 years old, Phil became the youngest player to ever feature in a Premier League match when he made his debut for Manchester City against Sunderland aged just 18 minutes old. 

He has since gone on to make over 150 appearances for club and country scoring 53 goals in total, making him one of the most prolific young players in world football today.

Phil was part-way through his first season at Manchester City when he won the 2017 U17 World Cup with England, defeating Spain 3-1 in the final to become champions of Europe for a second time. 

In addition to winning international silverware with England at various age groups, Phil also lifted trophies with hometown club Everton before moving on to Man City where he has established himself as one of Europe's top performers both domestically and internationally alike.

Having already signed a new long-term contract with Man City prior to joining up with England ahead of this year's UEFA European Under-21 Championship, there is no doubt that Phil Foden is firmly entrenched as one of English football’s brightest prospects going forward.

24. Alisson Becker

Liverpool F.C.

Career

• 2002–2013: Internacional
• 2013–2016: Internacional
• 2016–2018: Roma
• 2018: Liverpool
• 2009: Brazil U17
• 2013: Brazil U20
• 2015: Brazil

Alisson Becker is a goalkeeper for Liverpool and was born in Brazil. He started his career with Internacional before moving to Liverpool in 2016. Alisson has been praised for his technique, reflexes, and shot-stopping ability.

Alisson won the EFL Cup with Liverpool in 2018 and also helped Brazil win the Copa America that year. Alisson Becker is a world-renowned goalkeeper who has enjoyed success at both club and international levels. 

The 25-year-old was born in Brazil but moved to Switzerland as a youngster, before joining Liverpool in 2017.

He made his debut for the Brazilian national team that year and went on to win 61 caps over the following two years. 

In 2019, he helped Brazil reach the Copa América final – their first-ever major tournament victory – where they beat Uruguay 1–0 thanks to an Alisson save in the last minutes of extra time. 

He remains one of Liverpool’s most highly-rated players and will likely start in goal when they take on Manchester City in the Champions League this week.

25. Marcus Rashford

Manchester United F.C.

Career

• 2003–2005: Fletcher Moss Rangers
• 2005–2015: Manchester United
• 2015: Manchester United
• 2012: England U16
• 2014: England U18
• 2016: England U20
• 2016: England U21
• 2016: England

Marcus Rashford is a forward for Manchester United and was part of the team that won the 2017-2018 Premier League. He has also played for England at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he scored two goals in Russia.

Marcus Rashford was born on October 31st, 1997 in Manchester, England and started playing football at Fletcher Moss Rangers when he was just 8 years old. 

After making his debut for United aged 18 in February 2015 against Liverpool, it wasn’t long before Rashford had established himself as one of the most promising young forwards in Europe.

In total, Marcus has made over 230 appearances for United since joining them as a youth player and is now considered an integral member of Jose Mourinho’s side going into next season's Premier League campaign. 

With natural pace and power combined with clinical finishing ability, there is no doubt that Marcus will continue to improve and become even more influential both on the pitch and off it - a true superstar of English football.

Marcus Rashford is a young, talented forward who has caught the attention of many top clubs. He made his international debut in 2012 and has since featured for England at various youth levels. 

In 2016 he was called up to the senior squad and went on to make 51 appearances over two years, scoring 15 goals. 

His impressive form saw him nominated for the PFA Young Player of the Year award in both 2017 and 2018 but he lost out to Liverpool's Mohamed Salah each time.

With Manchester United looking likely to miss out on Champions League qualification this season, Rashford will be eager to help them bounce back in Europe next year. 

The 20-year-old is also an ambassador for UNICEF UK and supports several charities through his work with One More Game Foundation (OMGF).

26. Sadio Mané

Senegal national football team

Career

• 2009–2011
• 2011: Metz B
• 2012: Metz
• 2012–2014: Red Bull Salzburg
• 2014–2016: Southampton
• 2016–2022: Liverpool 196
• 2022: Bayern Munich)
• 2012: Senegal U23
• 2012: Senegal

Sadio Mané is a Senegal international and Bayern Munich forward who has scored over 100 goals in his career. He started his career at French club Metz before joining Bundesliga side Bayern Munich in 2011.

At 30 years old, Sadio Mané is still playing at the top level and looks likely to continue doing so for many years to come. 

Sadio Mané is known for his speed and dribbling ability, which have seen him score goals from all across the pitch.

His talent was recognized early on by some of the best clubs in Europe, with Bayern Munich signing him up in 2011 after he impressed during a trial period Sadio Mané is one of Liverpool's most exciting and coveted players. 

He has been a key player for the Reds since joining from Southampton in 2016, scoring goals at an impressive rate.

Sadio Mané was born in Senegal but played for his national team at the youth level before making his senior debut in 2012. 

He has gone on to become one of Senegal's most-capped players, appearing 93 times over the course of six years with the national side. 

Sadio Mané is known for his speed, creativity, and dribbling ability - all assets that have helped him score 63 goals in 101 appearances for Red Bull Salzburg and Saints combined.

After impressing during Liverpool's pre-season tour of America last summer, Sadio Mané made his Premier League debut as a substitute against Everton on 18 October 2018 - becoming only the second Senegalese player ever to feature in England's top division (after Cheick Tiote). 

With Bayern Munich reportedly interested in signing him this summer, Sadio Mané will be looking to continue achieving success with Liverpool while also representing Senegal at the international level once more.

27. Martin Ødegaard

Arsenal F.C.

Career

• 2005–2009: Drammen Strong
• 2009–2014: Strømsgodset
• 2013: Strømsgodset 
• 2013–2014: Strømsgodset 
• 2014–2015: Strømsgodset
• 2015–2017: Real Madrid Castilla
• 2015–2021: Real Madrid
• 2017–2018: Heerenveen (loan)
• 2018–2019: Vitesse (loan)
• 2019–2020: Real Sociedad (loan)
• 2021: Arsenal (loan)
• 2021: Arsenal
• 2013: Norway U15
• 2013–2014: Norway U16
• 2014: Norway U17
• 2014–2018: Norway U21
• 2014: Norway

Martin Ødegaard is a Norwegian footballer who currently plays for Arsenal. Martin Ødegaard started his career at Drammen Strong before moving to Strømsgodset in 2014.

In 2020, Martin Ødegaard will join Real Madrid following their acquisition of the rights to him from Arsenal. Martin Ødegaard has been capped by Norway at the youth level and made his senior international debut in 2018.

As a midfielder, Martin Ødegaard is known for his dribbling skills and ability to set up goals for teammates; he has scored 36 times in 172 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal since joining them in 2016.

Martin Ødegaard is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid and the Norway national team.

He began his career at his hometown club Strømsgodset before moving to Spanish side Real Madrid in 2013, where he has made over 150 appearances and scored 37 goals. 

Norway at all levels up to U21 level, making 18 appearances and scoring 5 goals between 2014-2018. 

On 17 November 2018, he was selected by manager Erich Jochimsen for the Norweigan squad for their game against England which resulted in a 1-1 draw; it was his first international appearance since March 2017 due to injury problems.

In December 2018, Martin signed with Arsenal on loan until the end of 2020.

28. İlkay Gündoğan

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 993–1998: SV Gelsenkirchen-Hessler 06
• 1998–1999: Schalke 04
• 1999–2004: SV Gelsenkirchen-Hessler 06
• 2004–2005: SSV Buer
• 2005–2008: VfL Bochum
• 2008–2009: VfL Bochum II
• 2009–2011: 1. FC Nürnberg
• 2011–2016: Borussia Dortmund
• 2012: Borussia Dortmund II
• 2016: Manchester City
• 2008: Germany U18 7
• 2008–2009: Germany U19
• 2009–2010: Germany U20
• 2010–2012: Germany U21
• 2011: Germany

Gündoğan is a German international footballer who currently plays for Manchester City. He started his career at SV Gelsenkirchen-Hessler 06 before moving to Schalke 04 in 1999.

After spending four seasons with the Royal Blues, he joined Manchester City in 2017 and has since played a key role in their Premier League title win that same year. In total, he has made 156 appearances for Germany, scoring 16 goals.

He represented his country at the 2014 World Cup and the 2018 European Championship, where they reached the semi-finals each time Gündoğan is a German-born Turkish international footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Manchester City and the Turkey national team.

He began his career with Bochum before joining Nürnberg in 2009, where he made 48 appearances over six seasons. 

He joined Dortmund in 2011 and went on to make 105 appearances over 10 years, winning the Bundesliga title in 2012 and 2015 while also appearing at Euro 2016. In January 2016, he joined Manchester City for £38 million ($59 million).

Gündoğan has represented Germany at the youth level since 2008, making 66 appearances – including 7 during his time with the U18s to earn him a call up to the senior squad later that year. 

After helping Turkey qualify for their first-ever World Cup in 2018, Gündoğan announced his retirement from international football after Russia 2020 due to injury concerns.

29. Ivan Toney

Brentford F.C.

Career

• 2012–2015: Northampton Town
• 2015–2018: Newcastle United
• 2015: Barnsley (loan)
• 2016: Barnsley (loan)
• 2016–2017: Shrewsbury Town (loan)
• 2017: Scunthorpe United (loan)
• 2017–2018: Wigan Athletic (loan)
• 2018: Scunthorpe United (loan)
• 2018–2020: Peterborough United
• 2020: Brentford

Ivan Toney is an English striker who currently plays for Brentford in the Championship. 

Ivan was born on 16 March 1996 in Northampton, England. At 5ft 10in tall, he is tall and imposing forward with great scoring potential.

Ivan started his youth career at Leicester City before joining Brentford in 2016 as an 18-year-old graduate from their academy system. 

He made his professional debut during the 2017–18 season and has since established himself as one of the key players for Brentford, having scored 20 goals in 77 appearances so far.

Ivan has represented England at various age levels up to an under-21 level where he won three caps.

With many talented young strikers coming through the ranks at clubs all over Europe, it will be interesting to see if Ivan can maintain his place in top-flight football for much longer.

He moves on sooner rather than later due to competition from some very talented youngsters Ivan Toney was born on the 31st of October, 1992. 

Ivan debuted for Northampton Town in 2012 and has since played 53 times for them in all competitions.

He joined Newcastle United on loan in 2015 but only made 2 appearances before returning to Barnsley the following year. In 2016, he moved up a division to join Shrewsbury Town on loan where he made 9 appearances before returning to Barnsley at the end of his loan spell. 

In 2017, he joined Scunthorpe United on a season-long loan and was impressed enough that they opted not to sign him permanently after it expired; instead sending him back to Barnsley shortly afterward.

In 2018, he signed for Wigan Athletic on a season-long deal and helped them reach League One play-offs where they were beaten by Bristol City in the semi final stage; this was his first taste of senior football outside of Northampton Town's league system. 

He rejoined Peterborough United as their new permanent manager announced their Championship campaign ahead of the 2020/2021 season - with 94 apps (55 goals) under his belt already.

Also Played For: efl league one, northampton town f.c

30. Jamie Vardy

Leicester City F.C.

Career

• 2003–2007: Stocksbridge Park Steels
• 2007–2010: Stocksbridge Park Steels
• 2010–2011: FC Halifax Town
• 2011–2012: Fleetwood Town
• 2012: Leicester City
• 2015–2018: England

Jamie Vardy is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Leicester City. He has also represented England at the international level, and won the Premier League in 2016 with Leicester City.

Jamie Vardy was born on January 11th, 1987 in Sheffield, England. He started his career playing youth football for his hometown club Sheffield United before joining Fleetwood Town in 2003. In 2006, Vardy joined Leicester City after impressing during a trial period with the team.

After making just one appearance for the Foxes' reserve team, he made his debut against Bristol Rovers in February 2007 and went on to score 16 goals that season helping Leicester win promotion to The Championship (the second tier of English football). 

In 2008–09, Vardy helped lead Leicester back up to The Premiership where they finished 4th place behind Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal while scoring 26 goals across all competitions.

Becoming only the third player ever to achieve this feat along with Robbie Fowler and Alan Shearer; additionally, he gained widespread recognition by being named PFA Players’ Player of the Year.

In the 2011–12 season, having scored 33 league goals from 38 appearances, Vardi helped guide LeicesterCity into their first European final since 1961 when they faced Barcelona at Wembley Stadium losing 3-1.

Between 2013-2015 Jamie played 101 games scoring 44 times which included winning EFL championship twice consecutively in 2015/16 & 2014/15. 

On 31st May 2016, it was announced that Jamie had signed an extension until 2020 with Leicestershire County FA saying “Jamie is someone we want long term here.

He epitomizes everything we are about – hard work ethic combined with ambition”. At 36 years old I would be very surprised if he didn't finish his career at LEICESTERSHIRE CITY.

Jamie Vardy is a talented and experienced striker who has played for some of the biggest clubs in England. He first came to prominence with Sheffield Wednesday, where he scored 62 goals in 107 appearances over three seasons. 

After leaving Wednesday, Vardy joined Fleetwood Town and then Leicester City, each of which he helped to win promotion to the Premier League. 

In 2015, Jamie Vardy was called up by England manager Roy Hodgson for their World Cup qualifying campaign and went on to score seven goals in 26 appearances during that time. 

In 2018, after helping Leicester City to win the Premier League title, Vardy was named PFA Player of the Year – becoming only the second Englishman (after David Beckham) ever so honored.

31. Ederson

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2008–2009: São Paulo
• 2009–2011: Benfica
• 2011–2012: Ribeirão
• 2012–2015: Rio Ave
• 2015: Benfica B
• 2015–2017: Benfica
• 2017: Manchester City
• 2014: Brazil U23
• 2017: Brazil

Ederson is a Brazilian goalkeeper who has played for Manchester City since 2016. Ederson made his debut in 2011 with Ribeirão and helped the club win the Brasileiro that season.

In 2012, he moved to Portuguese side Benfica and helped them reach the Europa League final. In 2016, Ederson joined Manchester City and quickly established himself as a first-choice keeper.

He has won two Premier League titles (2017–18; 2018-19) and one FA Cup (2018). At the international level, Ederson has represented Brazil at the Under-20s level, Copa America Centenario, Olympics (2016), Confederations Cup (2017), and World Cup (2018).

Ederson is a Brazilian goalkeeper who has played for both Benfica and Manchester City. Ederson made his senior debut for Benfica in 2013, helping the club to win three championships during that time. 

In 2017, he moved to Manchester City where he has won two Premier League titles and one FA Cup since then.

Ederson was part of Brazil's squad at the 2018 World Cup which they reached the semi-finals of before being beaten by France. He is currently contracted to Manchester City until 2021.

32. Nick Pope

Newcastle United F.C.

Career

• 2008: Ipswich Town
• 2008–2011: Bury Town
• 2011–2016: Charlton Athletic
• 2011: Harrow Borough (loan)
• 2011–2012: Welling United (loan)
• 2012: Welling United (loan)
• 2013: Cambridge United (loan)
• 2013: Aldershot Town (loan)
• 2013: York City (loan)
• 2014: York City (loan)
• 2015: Bury (loan)
• 2016–2022: Burnley
• 2022: Newcastle United
• 2018: England

Nick Pope is currently a goalkeeper for Newcastle United. Nick Pope started his career at Ipswich Town, playing in the youth ranks before making his professional debut in 2008.

In total, Pope has made over 200 appearances for Ipswich Town and has been a regular starter since he debuted. 

After spending two seasons with Ipswich, Pope joined Newcastle United on a £5 million deal in 2012 and has been an important part of their squad ever since.

Pope is well known for being one of the best goalkeepers in England and is considered to be one of the strongest keepers in Europe Nick Pope is a goalkeeper who has played for both Bury Town and Charlton Athletic in the English football league system. 

He made his professional debut with Bury Town in 2008, before moving on to play for Charlton Athletic from 2011 onwards.

Pope has represented England at the under-21 level and was called up to the senior team by Gareth Southgate for their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign. 

He is known for his strong penalty saves, having saved 10 out of 18 during his career so far. In May 2019, Pope signed a new three-year contract with Burnley which will keep him at Turf Moor until 2022.

Also Played For: newcastle united f.c., newcastle united f.c

33. Riyad Mahrez

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2004–2009: AAS Sarcelles
• 2009–2010: Quimper
• 2010–2013: Le Havre II
• 2011–2014: Le Havre
• 2014–2018: Leicester City
• 2018: Manchester City
• 2014: Algeria

Riyad Mahrez began his career with French side AAS Sarcelles. After impressing during a loan spell at Lille in the 2012–13 season, Mahrez joined Manchester City in a £26 million deal in the summer of 2013.

He has since made over 150 appearances for Manchester City and helped them win two Premier League titles (2014, 2017). 

In 2018, he was named PFA Players' Player of the Year after scoring 37 goals in all competitions for Manchester City that year.

At the international level, Mahrez has represented Algeria at various youth levels before making his senior debut in 2014. He has also been capped by France at the under-21 level and played at Euro 2016 where Algeria reached the quarterfinals as runners-up to Portugal.

Riyad Mahrez is a talented and fast winger who has been playing for Leicester City since 2014.

He was born in Algeria but represented England at the youth level before making his senior debut for the country in 2014. Mahrez has helped Leicester win the Premier League twice, as well as reaching two Champions League finals and one Europa League final. 

In 2018 he joined Manchester City, where he has continued to be an important player for the club.

34. James Maddison

Leicester City F.C.

Career

• 2013: Coventry City
• 2013–2016: Coventry City
• 2016–2018: Norwich City
• 2016: Coventry City (loan)
• 2016–2017: Aberdeen (loan)
• 2018: Leicester City
• 2017–2019: England U21
• 2019: England

James Maddison is a 26-year-old attacking midfielder who currently plays for Leicester City. Maddison started his career with Coventry City and played there until he was signed by Leicester in August 2018.

He has scored 11 goals and provided 16 assists in 97 appearances for the Foxes, making him one of their most important players. Maddison has been called up to the England national team several times but has yet to make an appearance at the senior level.

He is known for his skillful dribbling and passing ability, which have made him a key part of Leicester's success over the past two seasons. James Maddison is a talented footballer who has played for several clubs in England.

He first made an impact at Coventry City, where he scored four goals in 24 appearances during the 2013-2014 season.

After leaving Coventry City, James signed with Norwich City and quickly became a key player for them. In 2016, James joined Coventry City on loan and helped the club secure promotion to League One at the end of the season. 

Later that year, James transferred to Aberdeen on loan and enjoyed a successful spell there before returning to Leicester City in 2018.6.

At Leicester City, James has established himself as one of the most important players for the team and is expected to help guide them back into Premier League contention this season James has also represented England at the U21 level and earned nine caps thus.

Also Played For: aberdeen

35. Rúben Neves

Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.

Career

• 2005–2014: Porto
• 2012–2013: Padroense (loan)
• 2014–2017: Porto
• 2017: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2012: Portugal U15
• 2012–2013: Portugal U16
• 2012–2014: Portugal U17
• 2013: Portugal U18
• 2014–2017: Portugal U21
• 2016: Portugal U23
• 2015: Portugal

Rúben Neves is a Portuguese midfielder who joined Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2017. Rúben Neves started his career at Porto before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers two years later.

Rúben Neves is known for his attacking play and was named the PFA Young Player of the Year for the 2017-18 season. 

Rúben Neves has represented Portugal at the youth level, including at the UEFA European Under-19 Championship and FIFA U20 World Cup tournaments in 2018, where he won a silver medal with the national side.

Despite being 25 years old, Rúben Neves still has plenty of potentials to develop and could become one of Europe's best midfielders in future seasons Born in Lisbon, Portugal on 8 January 1995, Rúben Neves started playing football at a young age. 

After impressing for both his club and country at youth levels, Neves made his senior debut with Portuguese side Porto in 2013.

He helped the team to consecutive league titles during the 2014–2017 season before moving onto Europe's top competition, UEFA Nations League campaign with Portugal. 

In 2019 he was named as winner of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship after leading his team to victory over Spain in the final match held at Mestalla Stadium Valencia. 

Following this success, he has been linked with moves away from Porto but it is rumored that Manchester United are amongst those interested in signing him up if he decides to leave Portugal’s Primeira Liga giants anytime soon.

Also Played For: wolverhampton wanderers f.c, portugal football team

36. James Tarkowski

Everton F.C.

Career

• 2008–2009: Maine Road
• 2009–2014: Oldham Athletic
• 2014–2016: Brentford
• 2016–2022: Burnley
• 2022: Everton
• 2018: England

James Tarkowski is a center-back who currently plays for Everton. Tarkowski was born in Manchester, England on 19 November 1992 and started playing football at the age of eight.

He played youth football for Manchester United before joining Burnley in 2013 where he has made over 150 appearances for the club. In 2017, Tarkowski signed with Everton on a five-year contract and has since helped them win two Premier League titles (2017–18; 2018–19).

He has also represented England at various youth levels including under-21s, senior team B internationals and full internationals having made his debut against Lithuania in 2016 aged just 21 years old. 

James Tarkinwki is married to model Ella Mulholland and they have one son together named George. 

James Tarkowski is a professional footballer who plays as a center-back for Premier League club Burnley and the England national team.

James started his career at his hometown club Blackburn Rovers, before joining Oldham Athletic in 2009. He made 72 appearances for the Latics before moving to Brentford in 2014. 

In 2016, he moved to Burnley where he has since become an important member of their defense, making 198 appearances and scoring 7 goals during his time there. 

In 2018, James was called up by England manager Gareth Southgate for their World Cup qualification campaign and made 2 appearances during the tournament including one start against Slovakia which England won 3-0.

At the international level, James has represented his country on 66 occasions scoring two goals – both coming in qualifying campaigns for major tournaments such as Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018 respectively.

While also playing at the 2017 Confederations Cup where they reached the semi-finals but lost 1-0 to Spain.

Also Played For: everton f.c, burnley f.c

37. Jordan Pickford

Everton F.C.

Career

• 2002–2011: Sunderland
• 2011–2017: Sunderland
• 2012: Darlington (loan)
• 2013: Alfreton Town (loan)
• 2013: Burton Albion (loan)
• 2014: Carlisle United (loan)
• 2014–2015: Bradford City (loan)
• 2015–2016: Preston North End (loan)
• 2017: Everton
• 2012–2013: England U19
• 2015: England U20
• 2015–2017: England U21
• 2017: England

Jordan Pickford is a goalkeeper for Everton and was named the club's Player of the Year in 2017. Jordan Pickford was born on 7 March 1994 in Washington, England.

He started his career at Sunderland before moving to Darlington and Alfreton Town on loan spells. He made his full international debut for England in 2016 and went on to play at the 2018 FIFA World Cup where they were knocked out by Croatia in the quarter-finals.

Jordan Pickford is 6'1" tall and has played 31 games for Sunderland, Darlington, Alfreton Town (on loan), and Everton since making his professional debut aged 18 years old in 2012.

Jordan Pickford is a goalkeeper who has represented England at youth level and now plays for Everton in the Premier League.

He was born on 7 January 1996 in Sunderland, North East England. Jordan Pickford started his career playing for Sunderland before joining Liverpool in 2013 as their second-choice keeper behind Pepe Reina. 

After leaving Liverpool, he joined Burton Albion on loan in 2014 and Carlisle United on loan the following year.

In 2017, he signed for Preston North End and went onto make 24 appearances for them before signing with Everton permanently that same year where he currently plays. 

Jordan Pickford has also played 3 times for England's U19 side and 14 times for the U21s which includes captaining both sides once apiece. 

His international debut came against Switzerland during Euro 2016 qualifying where he kept a clean sheet in a 0–0 draw at Wembley Stadium to earn his place alongside Joe Hart among the senior set-up of English footballers.

At present (May 2019), Jordan Pickford is one of only 8 players to have been capped by every age group from Under 19 to Senior level.

Also Played For: sunderland a.f.c

38. Wilfried Zaha

Crystal Palace F.C.

Career

• 2004–2010: Crystal Palace
• 2010–2013: Crystal Palace
• 2013–2015: Manchester United
• 2013: Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2014: Cardiff City (loan)
• 2014–2015: Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2015: Crystal Palace
• 2011: England U19
• 2012–2013: England U21
• 2012–2013: England
• 2017: Ivory Coast

Wilfried Zaha is a Ivorian forward who currently plays for Crystal Palace. Zaha started his career with Crystal Palace and was part of the youth team that won the FA Youth Cup in 2006.

He made his professional debut for Palace in 2010 and has since scored over 50 goals in all competitions for the club. 

In January 2016, Zaha signed with Manchester United on a season-long loan deal, but he returned to Palace after just nine months due to injury problems.

In 2018, he joined Cardiff City on loan until the end of the season.[4] After impressing during his time at Cardiff City, it was announced in November 2018 that Zaha had rejoined Crystal Palace on a permanent contract.

Wilfried is married to Layla Kabbani[8], and they have one son together named Tariq.[9] Wilfried Zaha is a winger who first came to prominence with Crystal Palace.

He has played for Manchester United and Cardiff City on loan, but he is most commonly associated with Crystal Palace. Zaha is known for his speed and agility, which have helped him excel as a winger. 

He has made 66 appearances for Crystal Palace since 2013, scoring 264 goals in the process. In 2017, Zaha was called up to the Ivory Coast national team and scored five goals during their qualifying campaign for the World Cup that year.

Wilfried Zaha is one of the most promising young players in Europe and will likely continue to improve over time.

Also Played For: ivory coast

39. Kyle Walker

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 1997–2008: Sheffield United
• 2008–2009: Sheffield United
• 2008: Northampton Town (loan)
• 2009–2017: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2009–2010: Sheffield United (loan)
• 2010–2011: Queens Park Rangers (loan)
• 2011: Aston Villa (loan)
• 2017: Manchester City
• 2009: England U19
• 2010–2011: England U21
• 2011: England

Kyle Walker is a right-back who has played for Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City. Walker began his career with Sheffield United before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2008.

Walker won the EFL Championship with Tottenham in 2016, helping them to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Walker made his debut for England in 2009 and has since represented them at three World Cups (2010, 2014, 2018).

He signed with Manchester City in 2017 and helped them win the Premier League title that season. Walker was named PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2018 after another successful season with Manchester City.

Their senior career includes all competitive matches Kyle Walker is a right-back who has played for numerous English clubs, most notably Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City.

He has been capped by England at various age groups and competed in the UEFA European Championship as a member of their national team in 2020. 

Kyle Walker is known for his athleticism and crossing ability from the back line, which has often resulted in goals for his teams. 

In 2017, he joined Premier League side Manchester City on a three-year contract with an aim to win trophies both domestically and internationally.

Also Played For: spurs premier league, tottenham hotspur f.c

40. Aleksandar Mitrović

Fulham F.C.

Career

• 2005–2011: Partizan
• 2011–2012: Teleoptik
• 2012–2013: Partizan
• 2013–2015: Anderlecht
• 2015–2018: Newcastle United
• 2018: Fulham (loan)
• 2018: Fulham
• 2011–2013: Serbia U19
• 2013–2014: Serbia U21
• 2013: Serbia

Aleksandar Mitrović is a Serbian footballer who plays for Fulham in the English Premier League. He started his career at Partizan, before moving to Teleoptik in 2011.

In 2013 he joined Partizan again and went on to score 25 goals over two seasons. At the age of just 28, Mitrović represented Serbia at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Where they reached the semi-finals before being eliminated by France Mitrović is a Serbian international footballer who plays as a forward for Fulham in the Premier League.

Mitrović has played club football for Anderlecht, Newcastle United, and Fulham over the course of his career. He made his international debut in 2011 and has since appeared at UEFA European Under-19 Championship and Serbia U21 level. 

In 2018 he joined Fulham on loan from Newcastle United and went on to score 17 goals during the season to help them finish 10th in the Premier League table.

Mitrović was born in Smederevo, Serbia but moved to Belgium with his family when he was young, before moving to England to play professional football for Fulham in 2012.

Also Played For: serbia football team, fulham fc

41. Allan Saint-Maximin

Newcastle United F.C.

Career

• 2003–2004: Verrières-le-Buisson
• 2004–2007: US Ris-Orangis
• 2007–2011: Boulogne-Billancourt
• 2011–2013: Saint-Étienne
• 2013–2015: Saint-Étienne
• 2013–2015: Saint-Étienne
• 2015–2017: Monaco
• 2015–2016: Hannover 96 (loan)
• 2016–2017: Bastia (loan)
• 2017–2019: Nice
• 2019: Newcastle United
• 2013: France U16
• 2013–2014: France U17
• 2016–2017: France U20
• 2017–2019: France U21

Allan Saint-Maximin is a French winger who currently plays for Newcastle United. Allan Saint-Maximin was born in 1997 and started his career with Verrières-le-Buisson before joining US Ris-Orangis in 2007.

In 2011, Saint-Maximin signed for Boulogne Billancourt where he made over 100 appearances before moving to Newcastle United in January 2017. 

Allan Saint Maximilian has represented both France U17 and France U20 teams, playing at the 2015 UEFA European Under21 Championship as well as the 2016 Toulon Tournament earlier this year.

Allan St Maximin is also known for his excellent dribbling skills which have seen him score a number of goals from outside the box during his career so far - including one against Arsenal back in February 2017. 

Allan Saint-Maximin made his professional debut with Ligue 1 side Saint-Étienne in 2013. The attacking midfielder spent the majority of his time at Saint-Étienne II before joining Monaco on loan in 2015.

Allan returned to France after one season at Monaco and joined Bastia on loan for the 2016/17 campaign. He then moved to Newcastle United ahead of the 2017/18 season and has since scored 96 goals in all competitions for the Magpies. 

Allan was called up to represent France U21s during their qualification campaign for UEFA Euro 2020, scoring seven times en route to a place at this summer's tournament finals in Portugal.

42. Lewis Dunk

Brighton & Hove Albion F.C.

Career

• 2003: Wimbledon
• 2003–2010: Brighton & Hove Albion
• 2010: Brighton & Hove Albion
• 2013: Bristol City (loan)
• 2018: England

Lewis Dunk is a center-back for Brighton and Hove Albion. He was born in 1991 in Brighton, England. Dunk is 6'4" tall and has played for the English national team at the youth level.

Lewis Dunk joined Brighton & Hove Albion from Charlton Athletic in January 2018 for £8 million. 

As of May 2019, he has made 83 appearances for Brighton & Hove Albion scoring 2 goals. Lewis Dunk was born in Brighton, England on the 17th of March 1997.

He started his youth career at Wimbledon before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion in 2010. Lewis Dunk has made 359 appearances for Brighton & Hove Albion since 2010, scoring 22 goals. 

His most notable achievement with the club came when he won promotion from League One in 2013 and then helped them win the FA Cup in 2017.

In 2018, Lewis Dunk was called up to represent England ahead of their World Cup campaign which ended in a disappointing quarter-final loss against Belgium. 

Lewis Dunk is an aggressive defender who is known for his strong aerial duels and clearances off the line which makes him a key part of any team defense; he is also capable of starting attacks from the backline himself as shown by his two assists during Bristol City's loan spell last season.

With over 200 senior club appearances under his belt, it looks like Lewis Dunk may have had enough experience to call time on a successful professional football career at some point soon – but we are sure that he will continue to make an impact both on and off the field for years to come.

Also Played For: brighton & hove albion f.c

43. Jarrod Bowen

West Ham United F.C.

Career

• 2014: Hereford United
• 2014: Hereford United
• 2014–2020: Hull City
• 2020: West Ham United
• 2022: England

Jarrod Bowen is a talented English winger who currently plays for West Ham United. He made his debut for the Hammers in March of 2018 and has since become an important part of their side, scoring 3 goals in 32 appearances so far.

Bowen was born on December 20th, 1996, and started playing football at a young age with the local team Leominster Town FC. 

After impressing during trials with various clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United, Bowen joined West Ham in 2016 as a youngster from non-league side Wellingborough Utd.

In March of 2018, he made his professional debut for the club coming on as a substitute against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and has not looked back since then, becoming one of the most promising players in the East London club's history. 

Bowen is known for his speed, dribbling ability, and powerful shooting which have seen him score 3 times so far in all competitions for West Ham - once against Arsenal U23s and twice against Wigan Athletic Premier League (PL) respectively.

Jarrod Bowen is a young English footballer who plays for Hull City. He started his career at Hereford United before joining Hull City in 2014. Bowen has represented England at the youth level but hasn’t yet made any appearances for the senior team. 

Bowen is an attacking midfielder who can also play as a forward or on the left wing, and he is known for his pace and ability to create chances with his ball control. 

With over 100 apps for Hull City between 2014-2020, Jarrod Bowen looks set to have a long and successful career in professional football.

44. Aymeric Laporte

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2000–2009: SU Agen
• 2009–2010: Bayonne
• 2010–2011: Athletic Bilbao
• 2011–2012: Basconia
• 2012–2013: Athletic Bilbao
• 2012–2018: Athletic Bilbao
• 2018: Manchester City
• 2010–2012: France U17
• 2011–2012: France U18
• 2012–2013: France U19
• 2013–2016: France U21
• 2021: Spain

Laporte is a French center-back who first came to prominence at Athletic Bilbao. He joined Manchester City in 2015 and has since made over 100 appearances for the club, cementing his place as one of their key players.

Laporte was called up to France's national team in 2016 and has since won caps against Uruguay and Croatia, making him an integral part of Les Bleus' future plans. 

Aymeric Laporte is a French professional footballer who plays for the English club Manchester City and the France national team.

Laporte began his career at Athletic Bilbao, before moving to Premier League giants Manchester City in 2018. He has made 161 appearances for Athletic Bilbao and 112 appearances for Manchester City in all competitions. 

Laporte was part of the France U21 side that reached the UEFA Nations League final in 2021, where they lost to Italy on penalties after a 0-0 draw following two legs.

Aymeric Laporte is an imposing figure both on and off the pitch, with many commentators believing he has the potential to become one of Europe's best defenders if he continues developing at such a high level. 

Aymeric Laporte currently holds eight caps for France, including being named captain during their victory over Croatia at Euro 2020 qualifying earlier this year.

Also Played For: spanish fut, football manager 2022

45. Jadon Sancho

Manchester United F.C.

Career

• 2007–2015: Watford
• 2015–2017: Manchester City
• 2017: Borussia Dortmund II
• 2017–2021: Borussia Dortmund
• 2021: Manchester United
• 2015–2016: England U16
• 2016–2017: England U17
• 2017–2018: England U19
• 2018: England

Jadon Sancho is a young English winger who signed for Manchester United in July 2019. Jadon Sancho started his career at Watford, where he made over 100 appearances and scored 38 goals between 2015 and 2017.

In 2017, he moved to German side Borussia Dortmund II, scoring three times in the Bundesliga before signing for Manchester United in July 2019. 

Jadon Sancho has pace and an excellent dribbling ability which make him dangerous on the wings; however, it will be interesting to see how he fares playing under manager Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.

Jadon Sancho is a young English footballer who has been highly touted by many as one of the best prospects in Europe. Jadon began his career with Manchester City but was loaned out to Borussia Dortmund for the 2017-2018 season. 

He quickly made an impact at Dortmund and helped them win the Bundesliga title that year. Jadon subsequently signed with England's Premier League team, Manchester United, in June 2018 and made his debut shortly thereafter against Chelsea.

He has since established himself as a regular starter for United and has contributed significantly to their success over the past two years. 

Jadon is known for his speed and dribbling ability; these skills have seen him score goals both from close range and further out on the pitch. 

His strong playmaking abilities have also earned him plaudits from pundits across Europe, who believe he has all the potential to become one of the greatest players ever born in England or abroad.

With several high-profile clubs reportedly interested in signing him next summer, it will be interesting to see what else Jadon can achieve during his time at Manchester United.

Also Played For: youth soccer, cies football observatory

46. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg

Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Career

• 2003–2007: BK Skjold
• 2007–2009: KB
• 2009–2012: Brøndby IF
• 2012–2014: Bayern Munich II
• 2013–2016: Bayern Munich
• 2015: FC Augsburg (loan)
• 2015–2016: Schalke 04 (loan)
• 2016–2020: Southampton
• 2020: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2010–2011: Denmark U16
• 2011–2012: Denmark U17
• 2012–2013: Denmark U19
• 2013–2015: Denmark U21
• 2014: Denmark

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg was born on 5 August 1995 in Copenhagen, Denmark. He started his youth career with BK Skjold before joining KB in 2009. 

In 2012 he moved to Brøndby IF where he played until 2017 when Tottenham Hotspur signed him up as their fifth signing of the summer transfer window.

Pierre-Emile is a midfielder and has represented Denmark at both U17 and U19 level but has yet to make an appearance for the senior team. 

As of 23 July 2018, Pierre-Emille has made one Premier League appearance for Tottenham Hotspur coming off the bench against Manchester City; Spurs lost 3–1. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg started his senior career with Bayern Munich II in the 2012–2014 season.

He joined Schalke 04 on loan in 2015 and spent two seasons there before joining Southampton permanently in 2016. Pierre-Emile Højbjerg has played for Denmark at every level from U16 to U21, making 63 appearances and scoring 5 goals between them. 

His international debut came against Sweden in October 2010 and he has gone on to make 43 appearances and score 4 goals since then.

Also Played For: denmark national football team

47. Rúben Dias

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2006–2008: Estrela da Amadora
• 2008–2015: Benfica
• 2015–2017: Benfica B
• 2017–2020: Benfica
• 2020: Manchester City
• 2013: Portugal U16
• 2013–2014: Portugal U17
• 2014–2016: Portugal U19
• 2016–2017: Portugal U20
• 2017: Portugal U21
• 2018: Portugal

Rúben Dias is a 25-year-old centre back who currently plays for Manchester City. Rúben Dias started his career at Estrela da Amadora before moving to Benfica in 2015.

Rúben Dias has played 55 times for Benfica B and scored zero goals. Rúben Dias joined Manchester City in 2017 and made his debut the following year against Chelsea FC, playing the full 90 minutes.

On 20 May 2019, he helped City win their first ever Premier League title by scoring a dramatic late goal against Liverpool FC.

After helping Manchester City win their second Premier League title in 2018–19, as well as being named PFA Players' Player of the Year, Rúben dos Santos was named in Portugal's squad for the 2020 European Championship.

He made his international debut on 10 June 2020 during a 3–1 victory over Hungary, and went on to play all four of Portugal's matches at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament including their final match which they lost 1–0 to France.

Rúben dos Santos has also represented Portugal at U17, U20, and U23 levels Born in 1992, Rúben Dias is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Benfica and the Portugal national team.

A product of Porto's youth academy, Dias made his senior debut in 2012 and has since gone on to make over 200 appearances for the club. 

In 2017 he joined Portugal's U21 side and went on to make four appearances before being called up to the full squad shortly after Euro 2020 qualifying began. 

At the international level, Dias has been part of the Portuguese squad that has won two Nations League titles and reached two European Championships finals (2016 & 2020). 

Known for his pace, trickery, and crossing ability from wide areas, Dias is seen as one of Portugal's most promising young players going into the future.

48. Hugo Lloris

Tottenham Hotspur F.C.

Career

• 1993–1997: Cedac Cimiez
• 1997–2005: Nice
• 2005–2006: Nice II
• 2005–2008: Nice
• 2008–2012: Lyon
• 2012: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2004: France U18
• 2004–2005: France U19
• 2006: France U20
• 2006–2008: France U21
• 2008–2022: France

Hugo Lloris is a French goalkeeper who currently plays for Tottenham Hotspur. He started his career at Nice before moving to Lyon where he spent six seasons between 2008 and 2012.

In 2013, Lloris joined Spurs and has since made over 150 appearances for the club in all competitions, helping them win two Premier League titles and reach the Champions League final in 2017/18.

Hugo is known for his strong shot-stopping abilities as well as his ability to command his area of the pitch; he was named PFA Goalkeeper of the Year in 2018 after leading Spurs to their first-ever domestic cup title since 1961/62 season.

Outside of football, Hugo is also involved with several charities including Action Against Hunger France which helps feed vulnerable people across Europe, and Special Effect which aims to provide support and funding so that people. 

With disabilities can enjoy recreational activities they may find difficult or impossible without help Hugo Lloris is a world-renowned goalkeeper and captain of Tottenham Hotspur.

He has represented France at the international level, winning the FIFA World Cup in 2018 as well as playing in the UEFA European Championship finals two years earlier. Hugo Lloris was born on October 22nd, 1988, in Le Mans, France. 

After starting his career with lowly Le Mans FC's youth team, he made an impressive move to Lyon before joining Tottenham Hotspur for £8 million in 2012 – making him one of the most expensive goalkeepers of all time.

Hugo Lloris is married to Amelie Dufraisse and they have two young children together – Arthur and Louison-Aurélien.

Also Played For: olympique lyonnais

49. John Stones

Manchester City F.C.

Career

• 2001–2011: Barnsley
• 2011–2013: Barnsley
• 2013–2016: Everton
• 2016: Manchester City
• 2012–2013: England U19
• 2013: England U20
• 2013–2015: England U21
• 2014: England

John Stones was born in 1994 and is from Barnsley, England. He started his career at Barnsley before moving to Everton in 2013. At 6'2", John Stones is a tall center-back who is known for his commanding presence on the pitch.

John Stones has made 77 appearances for Everton since joining them in 2013, scoring one goal during that time period as well. 

In 2016, he moved to Manchester City where he currently plays and continues to make an impact on the team's defense John Stones is a highly-rated young defender who has already made an impact at the club level.

He represented England at various youth levels and was part of the team that reached the UEFA European Championship final in 2020. 

John Stones has been impressive for Manchester City since his arrival, and he looks set to continue his development with the Premier League champions next season. 

The 23-year-old will be hoping to win more medals with England in future years, as well as cement his place among Europe's elite defenders.

Also Played For: barnsley f.c

50. Thierry Henry

France national football team

Career

• 1997 France U20
• 1997–2010 France
• 2016–2018 Belgium (assistant)
• 2018–2019 Monaco
• 2019–2021 Montreal Impact
• 2021– Belgium (assistant)

Thierry Henry is a former professional football player who played as a striker. He began his career with CO Les Ulis in France before moving to US Palaiseau and then Monaco.

In 1994, he made the move to England to play for Monaco, where he won two Ligue 1 titles and an Intercontinental Cup. 

He subsequently transferred to Arsenal, where he enjoyed great success between 1998 and 2002 winning three Premier League titles and two FA Cups.

After leaving Arsenal, Henry spent one season with New York Red Bulls before retiring from playing at the age of 36 due to injury sustained while playing for Barcelona in the 2010–11 UEFA Champions League campaign.

Henry later became an assistant coach at the Belgian side Anderlecht[5]before being appointed Belgium's head coach in November 2017. Known as "The Frenchman", Thierry Henry is one of the greatest strikers and players in French football history.

He played for Monaco, Juventus, Arsenal and Barcelona before moving to New York Red Bulls in 2010. In 1997, at just 20 years old, he made his international debut for France and went on to score 53 goals for his country over a 10-year period. 

After retiring from playing in 2014, Henry became manager of Belgium's assistant team but was sacked after less than two months in the role. He has since returned to coaching full time with Monaco. 

Henry is married to former model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and they have three children together - Zoë (born 1999), Sabrina (2001) and Teddie (2003).

Outside of football, he is known as a fashion icon thanks to his popular clothing lines including Nike Golfwear and Adidas Predator range of sneakers.

Also Played For: new york red bulls, mls

51. Mason Mount

Chelsea F.C.

Career

• 2005–2017: Chelsea
• 2017: Chelsea 127 (27)
• 2017–2018: Vitesse (loan)
• 2018–2019: Derby County (loan)
• 2014–2015: England U16
• 2015–2016: England U17
• 2016–2017: England U18
• 2017–2018: England U19
• 2018–2019: England U21
• 2019: England

Mason Mount is an English attacking midfielder who joined Chelsea in 2017. Mason Mount has played for Chelsea since 2017 and made 121 appearances during that time.

Mason Mount is a central midfielder who can also play as an attacking midfielder, which gives him a great range of skills to use on the pitch. 

Mason Mount was loaned out to Vitesse in 2018 where he impressed with nine appearances before returning to Chelsea later that year Mason Mount is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Derby County in the Premier League.

Mount made his debut for Derby County in a 4-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on 8 August 2018, aged 18 years and 347 days old. 

He has also represented England at youth level, playing at UEFA European Championship and UEFA Under-19 Championship tournaments. 

Mason Mount has been described as "a fast player with good vision" by manager Gary Rowett, and is seen as a potential successor to Frank Lampard as captain of Derby County.

Final Words

The Premier League is the top tier of English football and one of the most prestigious sporting competitions in the world. It is widely considered to be the best league in Europe and has produced some of the greatest players ever.

Some of these stars include David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale. These players have helped their clubs win numerous trophies and are legends in their respective countries. They will always be remembered as some of the best players to ever play in England’s top flight.