Top 5 players who can lift the PFA Player of the Year award

Modified Apr 01, 2019 06:32 GMT

Manchester City duo Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling are also in the running

#4 David Silva

Another impressive year for the midfielder

David Silva over the years has been one of the most consistent midfielders in the world and lies in the same bracket as of Modric, Kroos, De Bruyne and Pogba.

The Spaniard has been one of the most instrumental players for Pep as City keep their Premier League title challenge alive. Silva has been the one who orchestrates play for this Man City side. He pulls the strings for them and maintains the tempo of the game.

Apart from orchestrating play, the Man City midfielder has scored 6 goals and assisted 6 as well. The 33-year-old has created 13 big chances for his teammates to convert which is the second highest in the league as he only trails Ryan Fraser who in turn has created 21.

The former Valencia man took hold of the Citizens' midfield when Kevin De Bruyne was sidelined for months. Silva has been one of the best midfielders in the league this year and is giving the forwards a tough fight for the PFA POTY accolade.

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