5 best French players to have played in the Premier League

#4 David Ginola

There wasn’t a single defender that Ginola wouldn't ghost beyond

Arriving at Newcastle United from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 1995, David Ginola went down as one of the Premier League’s greats during his time in the North East, before moving on to Tottenham Hotspur.

At the time, the Frenchman arguably had the greatest touch at Newcastle United. Strong with both feet, there wasn’t a single defender that Ginola wouldn't ghost beyond – it was quite clear to see just why Newcastle broke their transfer record at the time.

Although he didn’t win anything at the Magpies, there’s no doubting he redefined football in the North East during his two-year spell, before his move to London after Kevin Keegan departed.

What he couldn’t do at Newcastle, he did at Spurs. The willingness to improve and learn the game, there’s no doubt that he’s one of the best foreigners to play in the Premier League. His famous goal against Barnsley showed just that. Pace. Power. Goal.