Best player ever in the Premier League?

I’m not going to say that Kevin is the best Premier League player ever, but he certainly has to be in the reckoning.

As others have said, not only is he brilliant with the ball at his feet, he’s also very aggressive in trying to win it back, when we are out of possession.

If I had to pick one moment that exemplifies what a phenomenal player he is, it would be how he managed to reach the ball, ahead of Villa's defenders in the build up to Gundog's second goal on 22/5/22.

The ground he covered to reach it first is almost unbelievable, and then to put in the cross that he did for Silky's tap-in was outstanding.

Merlin was superb and it was a privilege to watch him live every other week, and sometimes more often. He was a consummate professional, and a very unassuming guy. He glided across the pitch with an elegance rarely seen in English football.

His control of the ball was beautiful to watch and the 360 degree turns that he occasionally did were wonderful, as he almost invariably emerged with the ball.

But it was his through balls to his wingers that I loved most about him. The pass between the fullback and the right centre back for Leroy, or whoever it was, to run on to.

Yaya was a monster in Blue. He could do almost anything. Those surging runs from midfield, the superb free-kicks and the spotless penalty record.

We haven’t half been spoilt over the last decade and a half.
 
Favourite is Dave but that’s just personal preference.
Hard to argue against Kev when you look at his stats.
Haaland will be clear by time he leaves these shores.
I’m biased though and won’t entertain any other clubs players being in the mix. :-)
 
Zola was a personal favourite.

De Bruyne edges Silva for me for the goals he’s scored.

I have an inkling Haaland won’t be at the club long enough to cement legend status.
 
Impossible to choose but my 5 non city players in the mix would be Zola, Henry, Kane, Vieira & Shearer, & Henry would probably top that list,
5 city players in the mix Sergio, Yaya, Kdb, Silva & Rodri & I think Kdb has to top that list.
 
Chippy_boy said:
I've just watched some old City game highlights and it brought back memories of incredible times with Aguero, Silva, Toure and plenty of others.

But one player stands out IMO head and shoulders above the rest, and that is KDB.

On reflection, I think he is the best player ever to play in the PL. He's just absolutely phenomenal. His first touch - which never even gets mentioned - is ridiculous. His vision, unparalleled. Passing, ditto. Control amazing. Burst of speed fantastic. Shooting, brilliant. Assist? Say no more. Even tracking back and tackling, damned good.

Has there ever been a better player? I think he's the best ever. What do you think?
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And yet, at the risk of sounding like a broken record, he has never won the Premier League player of the month.
 
I'm biased but if the question was the best non city player it would be Thierry Henry without a shadow of doubt
 
Kev is just a genius and I’ve never seen anyone do what he can do but yaya for 18 months was a close second he was an absolute beast
 
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