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

#3 James Maddison (England, Leicester City)

Leicester City v Chelsea FC - Premier League

The 22-year-old joined Leicester City in the summer of 2018, from Norwich City. He hit the ground running and quickly became the creative hub of the team. Maddison is a quick, skillful midfielder who is very comfortable with the ball at his feet.

The Englishman is great at set pieces and has scored 3 goals from free kicks this season. He is very dangerous near the opposition box, where his ability to spot a pass comes in handy. However, he does not shy away from his defensive duties either.

Maddison has averaged 1.3 tackles per game in the league, even though he has mostly been used in an attacking role from the midfield. The Englishman has averaged 39 passes per game but has 2.8 key passes per game to his name.

His crossing has also been noteworthy, and he has registered 205 crosses this season alone. Maddison has 36 appearances in the Premier League, 35 of which have been starts and he has scored 7 goals and registered 7 assists.

The Englishman has recorded 2.3 shots per game and has been a constant goal threat for Leicester City. He has also complimented Vardy very well in attack and has formed a decent partnership with his countryman. Maddison has recorded 22 through balls and has created 13 big chances this season. He is the third best central midfielder in the league this season.