10 of the best Spanish players in the Premier League

#9 Cesar Azpilicueta

Chelsea v Watford - Premier League — Hard work and technical excellence

A team with 11 Azpilicuetas could win the Champions League: Jose Mourinho

Cezar Azplicueta is that boy on the field who never gives up. Every tussle and every tackle is a personal battle where he has to outdo himself. That is the kind of character any manager would cherish having in his side and Azpilicueta delivers punctually and it is hard to find him being confused on the field.

He goes about his job without any fuss and ensures no hardships are endured on his watch. Azpilicueta does all of that and slips under the radar and doesn't complain or cry. He gives everything to the cause and his versatility enables him to put in shifts down the flank or even shut shop in the centre.

The 27-year-old nicknamed Dave by the Stamford Bridge faithful, has won 2 Premier League titles with Chelsea. He was also Chelsea Players' Player of the Year in the 2013/14 season.

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