10. Alexis Sánchez (Chile) – Arsenal, Manchester United
Years Active: 2014–2020
Best Season: 2016/17 (24 goals, 10 assists)
Notable Achievements: 2× FA Cup winner with Arsenal
Why He Ranks Here: For 3–4 years, Sánchez was arguably the most electric forward in the league. He carried Arsenal’s attack with goals, flair, and intensity. While his Manchester United stint flopped, his Arsenal era was elite.
9. Fernandinho (Brazil) – Manchester City
Years Active: 2013–2022
Premier League Titles: 5
Role: Defensive Midfielder
Why He Ranks Here: The engine of Guardiola’s all-conquering City side. Fernandinho brought balance, tactical intelligence, and underrated leadership. One of the best holding midfielders of his generation.
8. Philippe Coutinho (Brazil) – Liverpool, Aston Villa
Years Active: 2013–2018, 2022–2023
Best Season: 2016/17 (13 goals, 7 assists)
Why He Ranks Here: Liverpool’s creative heartbeat pre-Klopp era. Coutinho scored world-class goals and regularly produced magic from midfield. His sale to Barcelona funded the rebuild that led to Liverpool’s resurgence.
7. Carlos Tevez (Argentina) – West Ham, Man United, Man City
Years Active: 2006–2013
Premier League Titles: 3 (2 with Man United, 1 with City)
Why He Ranks Here: Tevez was a warrior. He saved West Ham from relegation, starred for United in back-to-back title wins, then controversially crossed to City and helped them break the league’s power dynamic.
6. Ederson (Brazil) – Manchester City
Years Active: 2017–present
Premier League Titles: 6 (2017–2024)
Golden Glove Awards: 3
Why He Ranks Here: One of the best ball-playing goalkeepers ever. Ederson has revolutionized how modern GKs contribute in build-up play. Key to City’s dominance.
5. Roberto Firmino (Brazil) – Liverpool
Years Active: 2015–2023
Premier League Title: 1 (2019/20)
Role: False 9 / Forward
Why He Ranks Here: The glue of Klopp’s front three. Firmino’s intelligent movement, selflessness, and work rate made Liverpool’s attack function at an elite level. Hugely underappreciated.
4. Gabriel Jesus (Brazil) – Man City, Arsenal
Years Active: 2017–present
Premier League Titles: 5 (Man City)
Why He Ranks Here: Though not always the main man, Jesus has been consistent across years and clubs. Known for versatility, pressing, and winning mentality. Now a leader at Arsenal.
3. Luis Suárez (Uruguay) – Liverpool
Years Active: 2011–2014
Best Season: 2013/14 (31 goals, 17 assists in 33 games)
Individual Awards: PFA Player of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year (2013/14)
Why He Ranks Here: Despite playing only 3.5 seasons, Suárez had perhaps the most devastating individual season in PL history. A genius with bite — both literally and figuratively.
2. Alisson Becker (Brazil) – Liverpool
Years Active: 2018–present
1 Premier League Titles
2 Golden Glove
Alisson didn’t just keep clean sheets — he transformed Liverpool’s defense. His calm presence, world-class saves, and distribution made him arguably the best goalkeeper in Liverpool history and one of the most influential South Americans ever in the league.
1. Sergio Agüero (Argentina) – Manchester City
Years Active: 2011–2021
Premier League Titles: 5
PL Goals: 184 (Most by a non-European)
Why He Ranks Here: A Premier League icon. Agüero’s legendary last-minute title-winner in 2012 and consistent goal-scoring made him Man City’s greatest striker. Pure goal machine.
Honourable Mentions:
Antonio Valencia (Ecuador)
Gabriel Magalhães (Brazil)
Richarlison (Brazil)
Lucas Paquetá (Brazil)
Emiliano Martínez (Argentina)
