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#5 Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling was at the top of the game in the 2017-18 Premier League season. The '24-year-old'outsmarted the best defenses with his deceptive moves. Sterling operated quite well at the flanks and has always been a smooth operator during set pieces too. He colluded well with the likes of David Silva, Leroy Sane and Kevin De Bruyne in the midfield. The England international showcased his class with his elegant finishes and clever passes.
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He had been Pep Guardiola’s go to man right throughout the season during crunch situations. The elegant midfielder netted 18 goals in 33 Premier League games this season with 15 assists to his name. He has always been praised for his ability to play wide and for his adaptability. He can play as a winger as well as an attacking midfielder.
The midfielder showed massive improvement this season as the midfielder looked out of sync in the last season. He was quite instrumental in holding the midfield together and played a supporting role for the forward line.
Pep Guardiola played a crucial role in bringing the best out of him by motivating him for his consistency. Sterling's unorthodox moves outsmarted the rival's defense. He continues to hold a very important position in the midfield. His presence infused a lot of stability in the midfield.
He was also appreciated for his ability to keep the ball in possession and for his ability to open up the opposition's defense with his speed and his control. Sterling looked equally impressive with his ability to win aerial duels. He also proved his effectiveness in winning the ball from the opposition.
