Top 5 contenders for the PFA Player of the Year award | Premier League 2019-20

1. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold has played a pivotal role in Liverpool's season so far

Trent Alexander-Arnold is widely regarded as one of the most gifted young players of his generation and the Scouser has been involved in quite a few decisive moments in the Premier League as well as his Europe in his short Liverpool career so far. Fresh from breaking the top-flight record for the most assist recorded by a defender last season, the 21-year-old has enhanced his superstar status with a series of eye-catching displays for the Reds.

Despite being a right-back Alexander-Arnold is Liverpool's main creative outlet and the academy graduate has made decisive contributions in both ends of the pitch, making him an indispensable member of Jurgen Klopp's setup. With 2 goals and 8 assists to his name so far this season, the youngster is well on course to improve his tally from last season and the fact that a 21-year-old features in the list ahead of some of the biggest names in the world is the most damming example yet of his outrageous ability.