The best South American players in the Premier League…
Find out who are the most valuable players in world football.
10) Filipe Luis (Chelsea)
The new Chelsea defender may be inexperienced at international level, with just four Brazilian caps to his name, but the 28-year-old’s consistently impressive performances for Atletico Madrid over the last four years earn him his place in this list.
9) Rafael (Manchester United)
The 24-year-old Brazilian is also waiting to make his mark on the international stage, but has been a solid performer for Manchester United, chalking up well in excess of 100 appearances since arriving at the club as a teenager in 2008.
8) Willian (Chelsea)
The 25-year-old made a steady start to his Premier League career with Chelsea last season, making 42 appearances in all competitions and scoring four goals. He will hope to press on a rediscover his top form next season after a disappointing World Cup with Brazil.
7) Fernandinho (Manchester City)
Another Brazilian who impressed in spells for new club Manchester City last season. The Premier League Champions will hope that is extremely poor showing for his country at this summer’s World Cup is a blip rather than a sign of things to come.
6) Paulinho (Tottenham)
One of the few bright sparks of Tottenham’s disappointing season last year, and probably the most impressive of the club’s new signings – other than Christian Eriksen. The Brazilian will be hoping for more under Mauricio Pochettino.
5) Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)
The 22-year-old, who has been capped only once by Brazil, has sparkled since he joined Liverpool from Inter Milan in January 2013, and should have a bright future at Anfield. Has scored eight goals in his first 50 Reds appearances.
4) Oscar (Brazil)
The seventh, and final Brazilian on this list – Chelsea’s 22-year-old playmaker has already been capped 38 times at international level, and is possibly the future for both club and country. Inconsistent at times, but continuously developing.
3) Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City)
The Argentine defender has established himself as one of the most consistent and reliable right-backs in world football over recent years. Will the arrival of ex-Arsenal star Bacary Sagna mean he is no longer one of the first names on the team-sheet?
2) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
The 26-year-old Argentine has struck a stunning 52 goals in 87 Premier League appearances for Manchester City, since joining them from Atletico Madrid in 2011. With 75 goals in total to his name in City colours, if he can stay fit, he is one of the best strikers around.
1) Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
The 25-year-old Chilean comes to Arsenal with the big reputation, having impressed in Italy, Spain and on the international stage with his country. If he can deliver, he could help drive Arsenal to success next season.