80. Scott Parker (Tottenham)
While the likes of Gareth Bale and Moussa Dembele have been attracting the plaudits in the current Tottenham side, their performances would not be possible without the industrious work of Scott Parker. The player is arguably one of the best at doing the dirty work and while his football often goes unnoticed, every top side needs a Scott Parker in their team.
79. Aaron Lennon (Tottenham)
Lennon has finally started to live up to his potential in recent seasons allowing Tottenham to provide a threat from both flanks in combination with Gareth Bale. The diminutive winger has polished his end product, and his mazy runs mean Lennon now ranks amongst the best wingers in the Premier League.
78. Samuel Eto’o (Anzhi Makhachkala)
The Cameroonian international is known for his blistering pace and clinical finishes, and while some of his speed has been lost as he gets older, Eto’o is still capable of hitting the back of the net with regularity. Playing in a deeper role for Anzhi, Eto’o has reinvented himself as a goal-scoring playmaker.
77. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (Schalke 04)
After a disappointing spell in Italy with AC Milan, Huntelaar has rediscovered his goal-scoring form and hit the back of the net 29 times last season for Bundesliga side Schalke. The Dutch target man could be set for a spell in the Premier League after being linked with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal.
76. Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)
The arrival of Santi Cazorla from Malaga last summer helped to soften the blow for Arsenal fans who were still reeling from the sale of Robin Van Persie to Manchester United. The Spanish playmaker has fitted right in to Arsenal’s style of play and won the hearts of the Arsenal faithful with some fine early season displays.
75. Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
While the Spanish goalkeeper may have found himself higher up the list in previous seasons, Casillas has struggled this year after reportedly falling out with Madrid coach Jose Mourinho, and eventually finding himself dropped from the Real starting eleven. Despite that, Casillas remains one of the most accomplished glovesmen in the world and it would be a surprise if the Bernabeu captain left the club before the ‘Special One’.
74. Mario Mandzukic (Bayern Munich)
The Croatian forward impressed during last summer’s European Championships for Croatia, scoring three goals in as many games and that persuaded current Bundesliga leaders Bayern to spend £12 million on the player’s signature. The forward has proven himself for the German giants, and while Mandzukic may not score with the regularity of team-mate Mario Gomez, he provides a physical presence up top that the German international lacks.
73. David Luiz (Chelsea)
The Brazilian defender has ironed out the mistakes that crept into his game earlier in his career and now looks to be on his way to becoming an accomplished ball-playing defender. Luiz’s technical ability has recently seen him appearing in the Chelsea midfield after impressing in the position during the club’s spell at the World Club Championships.
72. Javier Pastore (PSG)
PSG spent over £35 million to bring the Argentine midfielder in from Italian side Palermo and so it is perhaps a surprise that the player has not appeared more for the Ligue 1 side. Reported friction with Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be the explanation but it is surely a matter of time before the talented youngster is allowed to threaten opposition defences with his mazy runs from the middle of the park.
71. Oscar (Chelsea)
The Brazilian playmaker is clearly technically gifted and has a penchant for the spectacular and it certainly seems we are yet to see the best from the young starlet. The player is happy to take on defenders, has an eye for a pass and a powerful shot, and a more central role than the one currently given to him by Rafa Benitez could see the 21-year old shine.