The Premier League has never boasted quite such a rich collection of world-class midfielders as it does presently.
A division founded on bruisers and box-to-boxers has been enhanced by influences from across world football, with England’s top tier now possessing a myriad of different midfield profiles. There is still room for the more destructive engine room operator, but they now rub shoulders with graceful dribblers, tempo-setters and masterful playmakers.
Elite talent is spread across the traditional ‘Big Six’ and beyond, with the Premier League’s dazzling troupe of midfielders the envy of other divisions across the world.
With that in mind, here is ranking of the current best midfielders in the Premier League.
