Ranking the top 7 left-footed footballers in the world right now

#4 David Silva (Spain, Manchester City)

The classy midfielder was always full of poise throughout his career, but under Pep Guardiola, has added a venom to his game that was not seen before. It has ultimately made him even more effective under Guardiola’s set up, allowing Manchester City to play with two creative players in the midfield. With De Bruyne’s unfortunate injury, Silva will be tasked with added responsibilities this season, but there should not be any problems – after all, Silva was voted as the best Spanish player in Premier League history in a poll by BBC, winning with 37% of the votes. He is another player with an enchanting left foot.

Silva is quick on the ball, but he isn’t a typical winger who runs like the wind through the sides. Silva likes to beat his marker with silky skills and the ball rarely leaves his foot or makes a bad turn when attached to his left foot. He likes to make runs from the midfield and is very capable in front of goals. His ability to control the tempo of the game, his composure and his recently acquired steel make him one of the best midfielders in the world.

His heartwarming account of how football consoled him during one of the hardest times of his life – his son was born premature and fought for 5 months in the hospital before recovering – will surely melt your heart. And with that left foot of his, David Silva certainly unites football fans world over in admiration.