8. Joel Ward – Crystal Palace
Games: 36
Mins: 3240
Defence: 611
Attack: 152
Poss: -184
Total: 579
Ward may be considered as a surprise inclusion on this list, but as the stats show he has been in fine form for the south London side, especially after Tony Pulis was installed as manager midway through the campaign. Ward was a key figure in that late season survival push, and will be expected to go from strength to strength next term.