Top 5 Attacking Midfielders in the Premier League 2023-24 season
Squawka's top 5 attacking midfielders with respect to their output.
James Maddison, Cole Palmer, Bruno Fernandes, Martin Odegaard, Julian Alvares (Source: The Gaurdian/ Football365/ Goal.com)
This Premier League season has seen some great midfield displays already. From youngsters rising to the occasion to experienced players performing displays, the best league in the world continues to deliver at the highest stage.
Surprising additions are also part of the list like Julian Alvarez who has had to put in a stellar shift in the midfield, during Kevin De Bruyne’s absence. James Maddison tops the list making him a contender for one of the season’s best signings.
The list, based on the numbers from ‘Squawka‘ includes primarily attacking midfielders and has focused on their outputs for their teams. Keeping in mind key details like successive passes and chances created, as well as successful dribbles and possession won. Top clubs boss the charts with some of the best players in the world.
Julian Alvarez (69% Squawka Score)
Manchester City’s World Cup winner Julian Alvarez has been one to watch this season. The Argentine has certainly showcased his versatility as a player.
After putting in numerous shifts in the striker position and scoring goals, he has been filling up for Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne’s absence in the City midfield. He has orchestrated City’s dominant plat with tiki-taka passes and scored beautiful free kicks as well.
Martin Ødegaard (69% Squawka Score)
Arsenal’s captain and main man Martin Ødegaard has been lighting up the Premier League with his performances of late.
Mikel Arteta has been hugely dependent on the Norwegian for creativity in his midfield and he is constantly known for breaking off the opposition’s defence lines with his passes.
Bruno Fernandes (69% Squawka Score)
Manchester United’s captain and number eight, Bruno Fernandes ranks third on this list with a Squawka score of 69%.
He has three goals and assists in the Premier League so far and has been rising on important occasions for the Red Devils.
Cole Palmer (79% Squawka Score)
Manchester City let go of Cole Palmer and ever since the English youngster has gotten the freedom to express himself, he seems like a completely new player.
Palmer already has 6 goals and three assists for Chelsea in the league and is constantly on the move to develop into a better player.
James Maddison (81% Squawka Score)
James Maddison has been a great new addition to the Spurs squad. He has already formed a formidable partnership with Heung Min Son and has stabilized the squad after Harry Kane’s departure.
With a new manager in Ange Postecoglou, new signings like Maddison, Vicario, etc. Tottenham will hope they can get to new highs this season.
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