10 best midfielders of 2017

#4 N'golo Kante (Chelsea)

Kante is arguably Chelsea's most important player

Crowned the PFA Player of the Year in 2017, N’golo Kante has been undoubtedly the best and most effective midfielder in the Premier League during the 2016/17 season. Having won back to back league titles with two different clubs (Leicester City and Chelsea), the Frenchman has been a true revelation and he is finally getting the credit he deserves.

Kante’s ability to regain possession in the centre of the park is unparalleled, while his willingness to storm forward with the ball at his feet has created many openings for Chelsea this year. Kante’s positional sense and awareness of the game is second to none and he is renowned for making vital interceptions and winning the ball back for his team.

Having greatly improved his attacking style of play as well under Antonio Conte, Kante along with Hazard was the standout player in Chelsea’s incredible Premier League winning squad. The Frenchman is now truly recognised as a global superstar across the world.