#1 Manchester City: Fernandinho (£90,000 per week)
Another cash-rich club from Manchester, the Citizens have spent a lot on buying players in recent seasons. Pep Guardiola focuses on playing a free-flowing, attacking brand of football.
The gaffer has some of the best-attacking players in his squad. However, a player who makes the entire team tick is Fernandinho.
The Brazilian plays as the central defensive midfielder. He is the one who glues the entire team together. Fernandinho is the focal point of all the attacking moves of Manchester City. He breaks down attacks and then initiates counter attacks with his slick and accurate passing.
Fernandinho is very versatile and can play as the right back too. However, he has mainly played as the central midfielder this season. His incessant running helps the team to drive ahead with authority.
Due to his abilities on the ball and the tenacity to shut down opposition's attacks, Fernandinho is a vital cog in Manchester City’s lineup.
However, the Brazilian is paid £90,000 per week. This amount is a lot lesser than that of Kevin de Bruyne and David Silva. Undoubtedly, Fernandinho is equally important to the way the team plays on the field.
The midfielder must be earning more than what he is pocketing currently.