8. Sylvain Distin – Everton
Games: 33
Mins: 2925
Defence: 658
Attack: 49
Poss: 174
Total: 880
The veteran just seems to get better with every season as his partnership with Phil Jagielka verges on the telepathic. He is also an excellent mentor for youngster John Stones, who deputised for Jagielka when he sustained an injury. Still a top performer in the top flight, he shows no signs go slowing down just yet.