7. Landon Donovan – Everton x 2
Arguably the most talented American player of his generation spent two separate loan spells with the Toffees during the MLS off season, and he surprised everyone by showing that he could be a hit at the top level. Donovan famously failed to cut it in the Bundesliga at the beginning of his career, but proved a popular figure at Goodison Park, but couldn’t be convinced to sign on permanently.