Top 5 underrated players in the EPL

2. Gareth Barry – Everton

Gareth Barry is, without doubt, one of the most underrated players in the Premier League and since his move to Everton he has been phenomenal, instantly becoming the heart of the club’s midfield.

It’s a real shame that it has taken him this long to move away from Manchester City, when in fact, he has been playing at this level for years. His lack of game time at the Etihad saw his excellent talent put to waste and is current loan spell at Goodison Park has given Premier League spectators the chance to witness him in regular action – during this time he has not disappointed.

The Toffees have lost just one game when Barry has started and this statistic is by no means a coincidence. He has brought a sense of balance to the team’s midfield and his growing understanding with James McCarthy has been a real success story.

His performance score of 320 points ranks him far below some of the club’s other stars but this is because his contribution to the team is hard to quantify. The 32-year-old has been crucial to Everton’s magnificent form this season and at this rate he deserves to be going to the World Cup ahead of some of the players currently in the England set up.