#3 Marco Verratti (PSG)
Marco Verratti is one of the best midfielders in Europe for quite some time. He was close to a move to Barcelona last summer but the move failed to materialize. Verratti is a technically gifted midfielder, known for his quick feet, close control in tight spaces, and vision.
Defensively, he averages 2.3 tackles per game this season in Ligue 1 and 3.3 per game in the UEFA Champions League. Going forward, he averages 92.3 passes per game with an accuracy of 91.3%. Also, he averages 1.3 key passes and 1.7 successful dribbles per game in 2017/18.
Regarded by many as one of the best playmaking central midfielders in the world, Verratti has been superb for PSG this campaign. He has also scored twice and provided 5 assists this season. He has the experience to succeed in the Premier League.