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The English Premier League is widely considered to be the best football league in the world. On any given day, any Premier League team can beat the other, which adds to the allure and competitiveness of the league.
The league has billions of viewers and a massive fan base, much of which provide the clubs with consistent financial rewards. That explains why some of the best players in the world ply their trade in the competition. The league also boasts one of the most diverse cast of players from different countries and continents.
Nevertheless, the the best players find a way to showcase their quality and distinguish themselves from the rest. Many players have been consistent top performers in the English top fligh, producing many moments of sublime brilliance.
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On that note, here's a look at the ten best players in the Premier League this year:
#10 Son Heung-Min | Tottenham Hotspur
After stints in Germany with Hamburger SV and Bayer Leverkusen, Son Heung-min joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2015 for £22 million. That marked the highest fee paid for an Asian player in the game.
Since his debut season with Spurs, Son has scored at least ten league goals in each of his subsequent campaigns for the team. He is already up to eight strikes for this season.
Son has enjoyed one of his best years in the English top flight in 2021. The South Korean international dazzled in the competition last season, bagging 17 goals and ten assists.
This season, Son has already scored eight Premier League goals, and produced two assists in 16 games. The star is currently in top form, having scored four goals in six games across competitions. That includes a goal against Crystal Palace on Boxing Day.
Also read about Son's Girlfriend, Yoo So-young and his other love interests.
#9 Jack Grealish | Manchester City
Jack Grealish hit the headlines with his £100 million move to Manchester City in the summer. That made him the most expensive English player in history.
Having played the bulk of his professional career at Aston Villa, his move to City raised eyebrows. Grealish finished last season as Aston Villa's key playmaker, bagging six goals and ten assists in 26 Premier League appearances.
Since joined City, though, the Englishman has struggled to make a similar impact. He has returned only two goals and as many assists in 14 league games for the Sky Blues.
He added to his goal tally earlier this month during Manchester City's 7-0 demolition of Leeds. However, City fans and Pep Guardiola expect much more from their record signing.
#8 Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United
Bruno Fernandes is one of the best midfielders in the Premier League at the moment.
During the 2018-19 season, Fernandes scored a stunning 33 goals in all competitions for Porto. That was the most scored by any midfielder in Europe in a season.
It was little surprise when Manchester United brought the star on board to address the team's dwindling creativity. After a great start to life at Old Trafford, the star scored an impressive 18 Premier League goals in his sophomore season in 2020-21.
This season, his form has dwindled somewhat, with Fernandes scoring just five goals in 17 Premier League games. However, these are still good numbers for a brilliant, dynamic midfielder. The star has also picked up three assists this campaign, making him one of Manchester United's most creative players.
#7 Kevin De Bruyne | Manchester City (three-time Premier League winner)
Capable of unlocking any defence with a brilliantly weighted through-pass, the Belgian international has been a key player for Pep Guardiola's side.
Joining Manchester City just over half a decade ago, Kevin De Bruyne has become a key cog in their midfield. He bagged 13 goals and 20 assists in the 2019-20 Premier League season.
Last season, the Belgian ace wasn't able to reach those stunning heights, but still bagged six goals and 12 assists in the Premier League. This season, De Bruyne has scored five goals in 14 league games while also registering an assist.
More recently, De Bruyne has found form, picking up three goals and an assist in in his last four Premier League games.
#6 N'Golo Kante | Chelsea (two-time Premier League winner)
For someone who played for Caen in Ligue 1 only half a decade ago, N'Golo Kante has had a phenomenal rise. The 30-year-old enjoyed a Premier League-winning stint with Leicester City before moving to Chelsea in the summer of 2016. Now, he is the dynamo of Thomas Tuchel's midfield.
Last season, Kante managed two interceptions and three tackles per game in the Premier League. This season, the diminutive dynamo has slowed down on the defensive side of things.
However, his ability to kickstart counterattacks has been highly useful for the Blues. He remains useful in shutting down attacks, having made 18 tackles and 11 interceptions so far this season.
#5 Ruben Dias | Manchester City (2021 Premier League winner)
Manchester City needed a defensive stalwart after Vincent Kompany's exit, and Pep Guardiola seems to have found the answer in Ruben Dias.
City splashed the cash to snap him up from Benfica last year, and his performances have been consistently world-class for the Cityzens. In his debut season, Dias became a key piece in Guardiola's puzzle, locking down the defence and guiding City to the 2020-21 Premier League title.
This season, the centre-back has picked up two goals and as many assists in 19 Premier League games.
The star has been in good form in front of goal, scoring and assisting once apiece in his last three Premier League games. Dias has managed 21 tackles and 17 interceptions so far this season, helping City concede only 12 times in 20 league games.
#4 Jorginho | Chelsea
Jorginho is one of the top defensive midfielders in the Premier League at the moment.
In a year where he won the Champions League while coming in third place in the Ballon d'Or shortlist, Jorginho has been sublime for Chelsea. The star first arrived at Stamford Bridge under former manager Maurizio Sarri, and has also made his mark under Thomas Tuchel.
Chelsea's key penalty taker, Jorginho has scored four goals in his last five Premier League games. The star has six goals from 15 starts in the league, alongside an assist, this season.
Last season, Jorginho scored seven Premier League goals, a tally he is certain to surpass this campaign. The Italian international has also been explosive in defence, making 36 tackles and 16 interceptions in the league.
#3 Trent Alexander-Arnold | Liverpool (2020 Premier League winner)
Liverpool's young right-back is regarded by fans and rivals alike as one of the best full-backs in the game.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has redefined the role, while playing with the creativity of the best midfielders in the game. Emerging from Liverpool's youth academy, Alexander-Arnold is a key cog in Jurgen Klopp's team.
Last season, the 23-year-old scored two goals and provided seven assists in the Premier League. He has already surpassed those numbers midway through this season.
Alexander-Arnold has bagged two goals and eight assists in 17 games this campaign, proving his world-class prowess once again.
Also check out Trent Alexander's girlfriend, Hannah Atkins, about her occupation and her relationship with the footballer.
#2 Harry Kane | Tottenham Hotspur
Harry Kane is struggling for goals this campaign. His poor form could be down to his failed move to Manchester City this summer. Unable to sign for a title-contending team, Kane has managed just four goals in 16 Premier League games this season.
However, Kane had a memorable Premier League campaign last season, bagging league-high 23 goals and 14 assists. He managed four shots per game on average, and made 49 key passes. It was a shame Tottenham Hotspur could only finish a lowly seventh, despite Kane's staggering exploits.
#1 Mohamed Salah | Liverpool (2020 Premier League winner)
Last season, Mohamed Salah was one of the most clinical attackers in the Premier League, scoring 22 goals in 37 games.
His incisive dribbling and brilliant eye for goal have already helped him to a league-leading 15 goals this campaign. Thanks to his exploits, Liverpool are third in the Premier League, nine points adrift of leaders Manchester City, who've played a game more.
With half of the season gone, Salah is on course to hit the 30-goal mark, which he last achieved in 2017-18 (32 goals), his debut campaign for Liverpool.
The star has also bagged nine assists in just 19 Premier League appearances this season. With Liverpool on course for their second Premier League title in three years, Salah will need to continue his blistering exploits.
In Liverpool's last 12 games across competitions, Salah has contributed ten goals, which is very impressive.
