#2 Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)
Jack Grealish has not only been Aston Villa captain and shining hope this season in an otherwise lacklustre campaign for the newly-promoted side but also one of the best players in the country in terms of overall impact. The 24-year-old has led from the front and contributed to both phases of play effectively, making him an indispensable asset of Dean Smith's side.
Known for his dribbling and ball-carrying ability, Grealish is never shy of taking players on and beating them - as no player in the country has covered more ground with the ball and drawn more fouls than the Englishman. His tally of 9 goals and 7 assists from midfield whilst playing for a side like Aston Villa underlines his undeniable quality, as he's stepped up massively and has refused to be fazed by top-flight football.
Aside from his ability on the pitch, the Villa captain looks like a natural leader and has that aura about him that screams Manchester United. The Red Devils have a relatively inexperienced squad and could do well with a character like Grealish in the dressing room, who has matured brilliantly as a player and a human being over the last 18 months or so.
The dynamic midfielder is reportedly the club's priority signing in midfield and with Paul Pogba's future looking uncertain, Grealish could be the ideal man to take over the reins from the Frenchman in the centre of the park.