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#4 Sadio Mane | Liverpool
Liverpool hitman Sadio Mane enjoyed one of the finest seasons of his career, as he played an important role in Liverpool's title triumph. So often the man for the big occasions, Mane notched up 18 goals and nine assists for the Merseyside club and is in the running for the PFA Player of the Year award.
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Having shared the Golden Boot with Aubameyang and Salah last season, the Senegalese star fell just short of the 20 goal mark this time around. However, his importance to the side cannot be overstated, as he produced several significant moments in Liverpool's dominant league season.
Mane's devastating pace and trickery on the ball coupled with his keen eye for goal makes him one of the deadliest attackers in world football.
The 28-year-old is an indispensable member of Klopp's attacking armoury and has written his name into Liverpool folklore for his exploits in recent seasons.
#3 Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool
Widely regarded as the best defender in world football, Virgil van Dijk became only the fifth player in Premier League history to play each minute in a title-winning season.
The Dutchman was imperious at the back for Liverpool and enhanced his reputation further with another stellar league season for the Reds. Having finished second in the 2019 Ballon d'Or behind Lionel Messi, Van Dijk went from strength to strength and dominated the league campaign with his defensive excellence.
Last season, he became the first defender since John Terry in 2005 to win the PFA Player of the Year award, thereby cementing his status as one of the best players in the world.
Van Dijk was also a force to be reckoned with in the opposition half, as he scored crucial goals against Brighton and Manchester United amongst others.
The Dutchman is one of the most dominant defenders in recent Premier League history and has already established himself as a Liverpool great in his short career with the Merseyside club.
#2 Jordan Henderson | Liverpool
After years of having his ability as a player and a captain questioned, Jordan Henderson finally came of age and enjoyed his best-ever league campaign till date. In what was one of the stories of the season, the Liverpool captain was named FWA Player of the Year, as the Reds ended their 30 year wait for the league title.
With his tireless running, passing range and industry from the centre of the park, Henderson was an indispensable member of Klopp's title-winning machine and led from the front for his side.
The Englishman's influence extends far beyond the pitch, as he played a pivotal role to help the NHS staff amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Henderson was the trailblazer of the wonderful #PlayersTogether campaign which saw several Premier League stars come together in solidarity to combat COVID-19.
The 30-year-old's crowning moment arrived earlier this month when he hoisted the red-ribboned Premier League trophy over his head in sheer jubilation.
#1 Kevin de Bruyne | Manchester City
Despite Liverpool's dominance in the Premier League, Kevin de Bruyne was by far the standout player in the 2019-20 campaign and cemented his status as the best attacking midfielder in world football.
The Belgian maestro's unique ability to score goals as well as create them makes him a serial matchwinner, as he displayed his outrageous ability in some style for the Cityzens.
De Bruyne's equalled Theirry Henry's assists record of 20 in a single season and topped it off with a staggering 13 goals from central midfield. The 29-year-old's long-range shooting was also on display numerous times, as he added to his growing collection of stunning goals in the Premier League.
The Manchester City midfielder is the frontrunner for the PFA Player of the Year award and enjoyed one of the greatest seasons by a midfielder in the Premier League era.
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