Ballon d'Or 2019: Top 5 Contenders from the Premier League

Modified Jul 22, 2022 23:43 GMT

Will the Ballon d'Or come home to the Premier League this year?

#3 Bernardo Silva (Portugal, Manchester City)

Manchester United v Manchester City - Premier League

At the start of the season, reigning champions Manchester City were dealt a huge blow when their star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne was sidelined with injury. Up stepped Bernardo Silva and began running the show for his team while the Belgian recovered. Pretty soon, it was clear why Guardiola had bought the Portuguese; Bernardo Silva was so good that City never really missed de Bruyne at all.

With foot work and close control similar to David Silva, Bernardo weaved his magic for City all season. He was arguably the best midfielder in the Premier League, finishing the season with 13 goals and eight assists from 49 games in all competitions. He won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup with City; and also won the UEFA Nations League with Portugal where he was adjudged the Player of the Tournament, ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester City were blessed to have him in their ranks as they oversaw a relentless pursuit from Liverpool, and for all of the above, Bernardo Silva sits on third place among the top contenders for the Ballon d'Or from the Premier League.

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