5 standout performers outside the traditional top six sides | Premier League 2019-20

#1 Jamie Vardy - Leicester City

Watford FC v Leicester City - Premier League

Having been etched in Premier League history for his exploits in Leicester City's title-winning season in 2016, Jamie Vardy has virtually replicated his numbers from the Foxes' historic season, as they look to return to the UEFA Champions League for the first time since 2017.

With 17 goals and 6 assists across all competitions, Vardy's stunning form has put Brendan Rodgers and co on the brink of European football and the 33-year-old is currently the joint top scorer in the Premier League, alongside Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Jamie Vardy has now scored as many Premier League goals as Ruud van Nistelrooy. 😲And he’s won as many Premier League titles. pic.twitter.com/lQeuaxZrqu

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) December 8, 2019

Despite being on the wrong end of 30, Vardy's age has not taken a toll on his body, as he continues to defy the odds and take the top flight by storm. He is so often the man who pops up with a big moment when the Foxes need a hero and looks set to continue dazzling in the Premier League for many years to come, having shown no signs of slowing down.

Vardy has been the best player outside the traditional top six yet again and it remains to be seen if he wins the Premier League Golden Boot ahead of illustrious names like Sergio Aguero, Mohamed Salah and Aubameyang, amongst others.