Premier League 2018-19: 5 Best Central Midfielders This Season

#4 Joao Moutinho

Joao Moutinho scored a goal at Old Trafford

Not many promoted teams are able to adjust swiftly to the rigorous demands of the Premiership but Wolverhampton Wanderers sit at a comfortable seventh position in the league table for many reasons.

While their impressive investment should definitely be credited for it, Joao Moutinho’s contributions from the middle of the park should not be forgotten. The Portuguese has been an exceptional player for Wolves and has adapted brilliantly to the Premier League’s style of play.

He is equally proficient in both defence and attack and works as an engine in the middle by carrying the ball forward and tracking back whenever required. He has notched one goal and seven assists this season and has also delivered two key passes per game.

Defensively, he has tackled his adversaries 3.1 times on an average in each game, whilst intercepting the ball 1.2 times too.

His experience has been vital for Wolves too, as Moutinho’s composure and level-headedness has been beneficial for the team during certain crunch moments of the game. For his seamless adaptability and the tendency to carry out his work on the field constantly without any fuss, Moutinho finds himself in this list.