RM – Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United
Voted: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
It seems a lifetime ago that the Portuguese lit up Old Trafford, and even Manchester United’s biggest rivals would welcome the return of the World Player of the Year to the Premier League.
RCM – Steven Gerrard
Liverpool
2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2014
Perhaps a shock inclusion given the competition, particularly from Manchester United legend Paul Scholes.
Yet the former England international has been voted more times than any other player – speaking volumes for the respect the Liverpool legend has earned throughout his career.
LCM – Patrick Vieira
Arsenal & Manchester City
Voted: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Arsene Wenger’s first ever signing as Arsenal manager – and a powerhouse that the Frenchman has never been able to replace since his departure.
Captained the Invincibles side of 2003-04.
LM – Ryan Giggs
Manchester United
Voted: 1993, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2009
The Welsh wizard, who only hung up his boots last summer, at the age of 4o, has 632 appearances and 13 Premier League titles – the highest ever – making him the most successful, and arguably greatest, player in Premier League history.