What makes a Player skillful? Everyone has their own definition of it. For us, it’s someone who lights up the football pitch and dazzles the audience with their trickery, talent, and vision. Football is a team game. But it is still just as much about individuals. Some individuals get people to watch them and as a result, demand attention and viewership. It wouldn’t be called the beautiful game without that, would it? Premier League is the best League in the world at the moment, and so has one of the best and most exciting set of players and a very exciting talent pool. Great teams with great individuals. Premier League is as competitive as it gets in football right now. Therefore has a lot of skillful players at the moment. Players that make you jump off your seat in awe and disbelief. Without further ado presenting the most skillful players in the Premier League this year.
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10. Daniel Podence
The Portuguese talent pool is huge currently. And one of the most exciting players to come out of that is Daniel Podence. His ability to carry the ball is brilliant. He is a very good passer of the ball as well. He has a lot of tricks up his sleeve and is an absolute joy to watch with his brilliant dancing feet. The Wolves youngster makes 10th on this list of most skillful players in the Premier League.
9. Bukayo Saka
The young Arsenal sensation is one of the best young talents in the Premier League. And he is one of the brightest ray of light for the Arsenal supporters. He has absolutely lit up the Prem and has been a revelation under Mikel Arteta. The youngster has scored some beautiful goals this season. But what’s most impressive about his game is his dribbling. Just tiptoes his way through defenses. Terrorizing opposition defenders wherever he goes. An absolute nightmare to defend against. What a player he is, and is only going to get better. The future is bright for the English international. Hence, he ranks 9th in this list of the most skillful players in the Premier League.
8. Jadon Sancho
Sancho made his big-money move to Man United this season. With that came a lot of expectations. Sancho’s season has been a mixed bag. While he hasn’t been amongst the goals. The Englishman has impressed the crowd at Old Trafford and everyone watching him. He got off to a rocky start and hence had his doubters. But he has been proving them wrong recently. After finding form since the start of the season. He has been one of the saving graces for Man United, who are set to go another season trophyless. Sancho has managed to shine bright and is an absolute delight on the eyes.
7. Said Benrahma
West Ham are having a great season. David Moyes has done a brilliant job up to now for the Hammers. They have been highly consistent and now look set to get themselves a spot in a European competition for next year and are strong contenders for Europa League this season. Although, Benrahma hasn’t played as much as he would’ve liked this season. Everybody knows the ability he has. He is a crowd favorite and gets people off their feet. He is brilliant with the ball and does absolutely brilliantly in tight spaces, and is a great passer. And hence he ranks 7th on this list of most skillful players in the Premier League.
6. Bernardo Silva
The Portuguese that plays for Man City. The ball just sticks to his feet. Bernardo was set to be sold at the beginning of this season after having a fall out with the manager Pep Guardiola. But, this season has been a turnaround for him. He is one of the biggest reasons why City are top of the table. He is absolutely mesmerizing with his feet. And the most impressive part about his game is his work rate. He works his socks off, he fits perfectly into the midfield three of Pep. Bernardo has been sensational this season and is definitely City’s player of the year.
5. Thiago Alcantara
The central midfielder that Liverpool bought from Bayern in 19-20. Who was revered at that time as one of the best, if not the best, in the world in his position. His time at Liverpool has been hampered by Injuries. But, whenever he plays has a great effect on Liverpool. He makes them play well. And his passing range is superb. He has all the passes in the book. And he glides with the ball. His passing and dribbling makes him a joy to watch. He keeps possession brilliantly and will be an integral part of Liverpool come to the end of the season. And so, he makes 5th on this list of the most skillful players in the Premier League.
4. Mohammed Salah
Thiago’s teammate at Liverpool. The Egyptian King is the best player in the league and arguably the best player in the world at the moment. What makes him rank so high on this list is that he has everything you want from your forward. He is a brilliant passer of the ball, and he is magical at times with his feet. His left foot has terrorized every team in the country. And some of the goals he has scored this season give testament to how good a dribbler he is. The Egyptian King is the top goal scorer in the League and is the second top assister in the League. Salah has broken multiple records after coming to the League. And moreover, on his day, he is an absolute joy to watch a nightmare to defend against. Henceforth, The Egyptian King ranks 4th on this list of the most skillful players in the Premier League.
3. Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba’s move to Manchester United hasn’t exactly been the fairytale it was destined to be. But, despite that, the Frenchman has shown his skillset at times. He is a very highly talented player. Pogba’s dribbling, physicality, and his passing sets him apart from others. Pogba just glides on the surface. On his day, no other midfielder can catch him. And, he is a brilliant striker of the ball. He has scored some beautiful long rangers during his time at Juve. And has scored some pearlers here at Manchester United as well. Pogba is a delight for the eyes when he is in form. You can’t take your eyes off him, and so can’t the opposition. Therefore, Pogba ranks 3rd on this list.
2. Luis Diaz
Another Liverpool player on this list. The Colombian was signed by Liverpool at the end of this year’s January transfer window. He has become the Anfield crowd’s favorite from his first touch of the ball. Diaz is a showstopper. And has the crowd on their feet every time he touches the ball. He has every trick up his sleeve. He makes defenders look clueless when he gets the ball. Players rarely come, and gel in Klopp’s system like Luis has. He is a very technically sound footballer. He is the perfect Klopp forward. Diaz has been dazzling the crowds all over the land. His skills and his no-look passes has you glued to your TV screens. The only criticism he has received so far is his lack of output. Which will get better when he has played in this Liverpool team longer. The magical Colombian ranks 2nd on this list of the most skillful players in the Premier League.
1. Allan Saint-Maximin
The Frenchman Allan Saint-Maximin is a player of Newcastle. He is the heart and soul of the club right now. He is absolutely adored by the supporters of Newcastle. Allan gets the crowd off their feet with his every touch. He is just mesmerizing to watch and a nightmare to defend against. The man has been terrorizing defenses all over the country for some seasons now. He was carrying Newcastle on his back before the new transfers, and now he has a good supporting cast alongside him. And this will only get better in the upcoming seasons due to the inflation of cash provided by the takeover. But, when Newcastle were terrible, he was their only saving grace and has earned himself a special place in their hearts. Allan Saint-Maximin is probably the toughest player for a fullback to come up again. His magical feet leave a defender regretting coming to play against him. He is magical by the definition of the word. And, hence he ranks 1st and completes this list of the most skillful players in the Premier League in 2022.
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