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#6 Fernandinho (Brazil, Manchester City)
Fernandinho is the most important player in Pep Guardiola's system at Manchester City. The Brazilian has missed a few games this season with injuries and City always look vulnerable without him in their ranks. Guardiola utilizes him as the defensive screen in his team, where Fernandinho's work ethics and tremendous footballing brain helps the City side barge forward with full freedom.
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The Brazilian is so good at his position that Guardiola has been able to put two attacking midfielders alongside him, with extended creative freedom. While the attackers do their work, Fernandinho picks up the stray balls, nullifies the opposition attack and keeps the ball ticking. He is an excellent passer of the ball and is especially good at measured long balls.
Fernandinho is expected to hold the fort but has also contributed for City in the final third this season. He has 3 assists and 1 goal in the Premier League and is the 6th best South American in world football this season.
