The has been home to some of the best midfielders in the world over the years. Patrick Vieira, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes are just a handful of names that come to mind when discussing those who have patrolled the middle of the park since the league's inception in 1992. That quintet, of course, have long since retired, and there is now a new batch of star names in England's top tier.
The Premier League is , and thus, some of the very best talents on the planet tend to flock to the division. There is a vast array of impressive midfield players plying their trade in England's top flight, and picking the best of the bunch is not an easy task by any means. But who are the current top midfielders in the division? have attempted to answer that question.
Be warned - this list is only our opinion and is not definitive. A whole host of factors have been taken into consideration when formulating the standings below - with importance to their team, goals, assists, and overall impact on games. It also has to be considered that some midfielders are more defensive-minded, while others are tasked with making more telling contributions going the other way.
All playing stats were taken from to ensure consistency and are correct as of 31st May 2024. Top 12 Premier League Midfielders Ranked 1 Kevin De Bruyne Manchester City 2 Rodri Manchester City 3 Declan Rice Arsenal 4 Martin Odegaard Arsenal 5 Bruno Fernandes Manchester United 6 Alexis Mac Allister Liverpool 7 B.
