EPL 2016/17: Ranking PFA Players' Player of the Year nominees

#3 Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic had a stellar first season in England

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the perfect example of the old adage, “Just like wine, getting better with age”. The manner in which he has silenced every critic who has ever doubted his ability to deliver in England has been stupendous. Further, doing it at a club with the stature of Manchester United and with a team struggling for rhythm makes his performances this season one to remember.

Rightfully, he has been nominated for the Players’ Player of the Year award for his tally of 17 goals and 5 assists make up 48% of United’s goals this season. More importantly, he has scored a number of goals towards the end of matches to continue the 21-match unbeaten run of Jose Mourinho’s side, including the recent one against Everton.

The oldest player in the history of the Premier League to score 17 goals or more, the Swede has single-handedly inspired United to victory. His chances of winning the award are slightly affected though due to the stamping incident involving Bournemouth’s Tyrone Mings.