We’ve seen some amazing talent emerge and showcase itself this season. There seems to be a new found, heavy importance on the role of the “number 10” or the playmaker as we once knew it.
Here are the 10 best current playmakers plying their trade in the Barclays Premier League.
10. Hatem Ben Arfa
With 9 appearances for Newcastle this season, the Frenchman has scored two goals, created 8 goal scoring chances and had a passing accuracy of 82%
He may not be the best rated playmaker that we have seen in the Premier League this season but he definitely has the potential to be on the top 10 list.
9. Christian Eriksen
He may not have shown his full potential at Tottenham yet, but its still early days for him.
In 5 appearances, he has created 7 goal scoring opportunities and has had an average passing accuracy of 81%
Once in the swing of things, expect a lot from Tottenham’s potential permanent “Number 10.”
8. Michu
The 27 year-old playmaker is possibly Swansea’s biggest asset as they look to gain a spot in the Europa League again.
Scoring 2 in his 9 appearances, with a passing accuracy of 79% says it all. He was a brilliant player to watch last season and will continue his run of form in the near future as well.
7. Santiago Cazorla
Freshly back from injury, Cazorla has a lot to prove again. Now that Ozil is at Arsenal, the Spaniard may not be Wenger’s first choice playmaker.
Cazorla did amazingly well for Arsenal last season and remains one of the best playmakers in the Premier League.
6. Samir Nasri
This lad definitely had problems breaking into the squad under Mancini, but under Pelligrini, it seems like Nasri is having a good time at Manchester City.
He has scored 2 in his 9 appearances and created 11 goal scoring chances. Seemingly his confidence seems to have come back and the Frenchman could be seen doing better this season if this trend continues.
5. Oscar
If young playmakers were to be put on a list, this Chelsea lad would top it. Just 22 and putting in maybe the best performances for both club and country.
Oscar has been on the scoresheet for Chelsea 4 times in 9 appearances and seems to have caught the attention of Jose Mourinho really well.
With a bright career ahead, in the next few years Oscar could just be the best playmaker in the Premier League.
4. Juan Mata
He may be having a hard time under Mourinho at Chelsea, but he’s still one of the best in the League.
Mata had 2 brilliant seasons at Chelsea and might hope to continue the same with some consistent run of performances for the club.
Why he’s not in the top 3 is because he hasn’t been able to impress Mou and there obviously must be a reason for it.
3. Wayne Rooney
A previously unhappy Rooney, who was all set to even leave during the summer transfer window seems to have found a new lease of life at Moyes’ United.
4 goals, 8 appearances and an amazing impact on the few wins that United have had in the League this season, playing in the hole behind RvP seems like the best thing Rooney could do. Definitely a top playmaker.
2. David Silva
Silva is a great playmaker, and possibly the best Spanish one in the Premier League. He brings with himself such high amount of creativity and magic that its a privilege to watch him play.
In 6 appearances this season, he has created 23 chances and scored 2 himself. Flawless passing at times, an amazing knack for goal and vision puts him up here.
1. Mesut Ozil
This shouldn’t be a surprise for anybody.
This summer, Arsenal bought possibly the best playmaker in the world.
The German’s arrival at Arsenal has literally turned things upside down for the Gunners and it seems like he is the missing piece of Arsene Wenger’s trophy drought at Arsenal.
The best signing of a summer and currently, the best playmaker in the Premier League.
Source: FTBPro
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