Best players in the Premier League: Top 10 centre-backs this season

Liverpool FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League
Liverpool FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

#7 Willy Boly (France, Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Southampton FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League
Southampton FC v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

The Frenchman is a defender who is comfortable on the ball and likes to drive forward regularly. Boly is quite adept at dribbling and can often be found joining his forward players during counter attacks. He also has the ability to run forward with the ball and likes to take a shot at goal too. Having said that, the Frenchman is a proper defender as well and loves tackling and breaking down the opposition play.

This season, Boly has averaged 2.4 tackles and 2 interceptions per game in the Premier League. He does have a tendency to give away fouls; he has committed 0.8 fouls per game in the league. Boly moved to Wolves permanently from FC Porto at the start of this season and became a regular feature in the team that has reached the final of the FA Cup. The Frenchman’s presence in defense has been crucial for his team; Boly has a tackle success rate of 61% and has averaged approximately 48 passes per game in the league this season.

Besides being a defensive rock, the Frenchman has also contributed for his team in the attacking third. Boly has scored 4 goals in the league from 36 games and has been a constant threat from set pieces. He has picked up 2 yellow cards and 1 red card this season.

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