Best players in the Premier League: Top 10 Central Midfielders this season

#6 Étienne Capoue (France, Watford)

Watford v Crystal Palace - FA Cup Quarter Final

The Frenchman missed 3 games due to a direct red card suspension but has 33 appearances for Watford in the Premier League, all of which were starts. Capoue scored once and picked up 3 assists in the league; despite starting from a deeper position, he has an eye for the goal and likes to shoot from distance. He has also scored 2 goals in the FA Cup and 1 in the League Cup this season.

Even though Capoue has the ability to influence the game while going forward, his main work in the team has been providing stability and steel in the midfield. The Frenchman is very good at breaking up play and has been stellar for Watford as the defensive screen in the midfield.

He likes tackling and is also extremely strong in the air, which makes him a tough competitor in the middle. He has averaged 2.8 tackles and 2.6 interceptions per game in the league this season and has given away 1.4 fouls in a game on an average.

The Frenchman is quite decent with his passes too and has averaged 53 passes per game on an average. He has created 2 big chances and has registered 5 through balls and 115 accurate long balls. Capoue is quite industrious on the field and likes to cover the entire ground.