Premier League: Top 5 performers in December

#2 Marcos Alonso (Chelsea)

Alonso has the best goal-scoring form for a defender across Europe this season.

Chelsea had a successful December, winning 5 and losing 2 games of the 7 played. With the team playing quality football, it was difficult to shortlist players based on their individual performances.

With Eden Hazard and Cesc Fabregas running the midfield, and Pedro contributing to the team's goal tally, it was a surprise to prioritise Marcos Alonso's performance over those of his team-mates.

However, the defender has scored 2 times, assisted once and helped keep 4 clean sheets in the 7 games that he played in December. With such impressive stats and game-play, it was not very difficult to place Alonso this high on the list.

When Chelsea had lacked form, Alonso still had some exceptionally good performances to his name and now with the team performing so good, he rarely fails to impress. A threat going forward with his overlaps, link-up play and crosses, Alonso is equally efficient at tracking back, man marking and breaking play of opponents.

Alonso seems to have it all for a wing-back. With a good part of the season still left and Chelsea in contention for silverware other than just the league, fans who voted for Alonso as the Player of the Month for the club can expect Alonso to churn some more good performances.