After Pedro Rodriguez sealed a £21million transfer to Chelsea from Barcelona, we’ve taken a look at the best ever Spaniards to play in the Premier League.
Check out the top 10 here…
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10. Luis Garcia
A Champions League winner with Liverpool, and forever a fan favourite thanks to crucial goals against fierce rivals Chelsea.
9. Mikel Arteta
An injury last season looked as though it may have sent Arteta into early retirement; however, the midfielder has returned to action this term, and could be key as Arsenal aim to mount a challenge for the title.
8. Pepe Reina
His departure from Anfield last summer was a sad affair for one of Liverpool’s and the Premier League’s finest ever goalkeepers.
7. Juan Mata
Mata recorded 14 assists in his first season at Stamford Bridge, and was awarded the honour of Chelsea’s Player of the Year twice before being sold to Manchester United.
He is United’s creative master, and continues to be a joy to watch in England.
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6. Santi Cazorla
The best players are those adept with both feet, and Cazorla certainly sits in this bracket.
He has often overshadowed the performances of Arsenal’s record-signing Mesut Ozil, and shows no signs of dwindling at 30-years-old.
5. Fernando Torres
Torres’ Premier League career came to a sad end with Chelsea, but his goalscoring form at Liverpool must not be overlooked.
4. Xabi Alonso
Liverpool have failed to replace the Spaniard since his departure from Anfield in 2009, and he remains a favourite with the Reds faithful.
3. David De Gea
Such have been the world class performances of De Gea, that Real Madrid allegedly believe that he is the exemplary successor to Santiago Bernabeu legend Iker Casillas.
It has been hugely disappointing to see a goalkeeper of his supreme quality banished to the stands by Louis van Gaal, and will only have increased his desire to leave Old Trafford.
2. Cesc Fabregas
While the Chelsea midfielder’s form has been questionable since January, his contribution in the first half of his debut campaign with the Blues combined with his eight years at Arsenal has been outstanding.
Jose Mourinho, however, will be hoping that Fabregas quickly rediscovers the form that stunned west London a year ago.
1. David Silva
There have been few better in midfield than the Spanish maestro since his move to the Etihad Stadium five years ago.
Despite his small size suggesting that the Premier League could be a tough ask, Silva has emerged as one of the finest talents in England, and will be a huge loss when he says goodbye to Manchester.
