The Premier League has never been short of world-class midfielders, but recent season has raised the bar even higher. From deep-lying anchors dictating play, to tireless box-to-box engines and creative playmakers pulling the strings, England’s top flight is stacked with talent in the middle of the park. These players aren’t just racking up stats — they’re shaping games, deciding titles, and defining how their teams play.
10. Adam Wharton (Crystal Palace)
A breakout name this season, Wharton’s energy and technical poise have impressed. While he narrowly missed broader rankings, his emergence in Crystal Palace’s engine room signals a star in the making.
9. Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)
A versatile force at the base and beyond, Fernández has orchestrated play with precise long passes, intercepted opposition attacks, and consistently unlocked defenses. Reddit fans noted he’s the only player to create 5+ chances in three separate matches in the calendar year.
8. Martin Ødegaard (Arsenal)
Arsenal’s creative captain has been pivotal in their attack, contributing 8 goals and 11 assists, with a pass accuracy of 88%, emerging as a vision-led playmaker and indispensable leader.
7. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
United’s heartbeat in midfield, Fernandes delivered impact across ends of the pitch: strong goal involvements and creative spark helped him land second in Sports Mole’s Midfielder of the Season voting.
6. Bruno Guimarães (Newcastle United)
The midfield powerhouse for the Magpies, Guimarães combines energy, grit, and clutch contributions. Fans and analysts alike praise his consistency, despite his ranking falling just outside many top-10 lists.
5. Moises Caicedo (Chelsea)
The engine of Chelsea’s midfield, Caicedo thrives on ball recoveries, pressing, and breaking up play. His tireless work rate and composure in possession make him a crucial shield in front of the defence, even if his impact often goes unnoticed.
4. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
A lethal attacking midfielder, Palmer has lit up Chelsea all season. He’s tallied 14 league goals and 7 assists, placing him among the most dangerous offensive threats. He also made his mark in European football, being named best player in the Club World Cup final.
3. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
A breakout engine in Manchester, Gravenberch anchors Liverpool’s midfield with relentless recoveries, tackles, and ball progression—earning him a spot in the PFA Team of the Year.
2. Declan Rice (Arsenal)
The most complete midfielder in England right now, Rice blended defensive grit with attacking acumen—scoring, assisting, and leading from the center. He clinched Sports Mole’s Midfielder of the Season by popular vote.
1. Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
Topping the list is Liverpool’s Swiss-army midfielder, a key architect in their title-winning season. Mac Allister led the Reds with post-recovery retention, high duel wins, tackles, blocks, and key contributions in creative phases. Analysts argue he’s the league’s top CM this season.
