Best football players in the world: Best XI this season

Fernandinho (Manchester City)

Fulham FC v Manchester City - Premier League

The 33-year old is in his final years as a player but is still performing at his highest level for Pep Guardiola's Manchester City this season. Manchester City is still competing in all 4 competitions and is eyeing the unprecedented quadruple this season, and Fernandinho can play a key role in order to help them achieve the unthinkable.

The Brazilian is not the most skilful player on the pitch but does his job of protecting the back 4 and dictating the play in the middle of the park perfectly. His presence in the team means that City can play ultra-attacking, high-pressing football Pep Guardiola wants his sides to play.

Fernandinho wins 2.7 aerial duels per game, wins 1.7 tackles per game, and averages 1.7 interceptions per game. The defensive midfielder also possesses the ability to bury the ball into the top corner from long distances.

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Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

Everton FC v Manchester City - Premier League

Bernardo Silva is one of the most underrated players in the Premier League this season. He was bought by Manchester City for a reported fee of £45 million after a brilliant campaign with AS Monaco.

The 24-year old has been brilliant for Manchester City in midfield and has covered well in the absence of their talisman Kevin De Bruyne. The Portuguese international is very versatile and can play as a number 6, a number 8, a number 10 or even as a winger. He has scored 12 goals and has 8 assists across all competition for Manchester City.

The midfielder has the ability to twist and turn defenders around and get past them. He has got the ability to create great opportunities and averages 1.6 key passes per game in all competitions. Pep Guardiola has admitted that the midfielder is undroppable at the moment with the performances he is delivering on the pitch for him this season.