Ranking the Premier League's top 5 midfielders in 2016

#3 Mesut Ozil

Ozil has a unique skillset that we are privileged to witness

There are times when it feels like the phrase “Feast or Famine” has been created just to describe Mesut Ozil, but despite the criticism he receives there is no doubting his ability.

Mesut Ozil is one of two players on this list, who is far different from any other player we’ve had in the Premier League. His ability to find pockets of space and weight passes is simply unparalleled, he can play a perfect pass in almost any situation irrespective of the distance.

In his time at Arsenal, he has used these gifts to unscramble defences and put teammates in impactful positions. He has also grabbed 11 assists this year. Even though Ozil has had a mini slump in the last few weeks of 2016, he has still had a tremendous year.