#4 Leroy Sané (Manchester City)
Following his struggles in his debut season in English football following his £37m move to the Etihad Stadium from Schalke 04, some ignorant pundits in the British media were quick to write off the youngster forgetting his age and talent.
This season, Sané has quieted all doubts and silenced all critics with a string of majestic performances as he has been a big part of the Cityzens’ brilliance.
Such has been the level at which Sané has operated this season that it will amount to daylight robbery if he is not voted the best young player in the Premier League come the end of the season.
His brilliant gliding runs down the left flank plus his scorching speed and strength have been one of the best sights of the season and many a right fullback (who can forget how he destroyed Kieran Trippier ) have found themselves being substituted before the game ends due to being wrung out by the stallion-like displays of the German winger.
His stats of 11 goals and 12 assists put him in an elite category of players including the imperious Messi who have delivered double-digit figures in both goals and assists.