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10 Greatest Attacking Midfielders in Premier League History
Jan 20, 2025
The Premier League has witnessed a plethora of great attacking midfielders since its inception back in 1992. But, there are a select few that stand out above the rest.
An attacking midfielder's job is very simple; create goalscoring opportunities for your teammates, and also chip in with a few goals as well. Often the most skillful player on the pitch, this role equally requires a smart football brain in order to manipulate opposition defences with movement off the ball, as well as having the vision to produce incisive passes.
In this article, we will analyse and rank the 10 greatest attacking midfielders in Premier League history using the methodology stated below. To note, some of these players may be subjective due to the intricacies of their tactical role within the team.
Ranking Factors
Stats - Goals and assists throughout their Premier League careers.
Longevity - How long they played in the Premier League for and how many good seasons they were able to conjure up.
Influence - How influential they were to their team/s. Were they the star player?
Rank
Player
Team/s
Goals & Assists
Premier League Apps
1.
Kevin De Bruyne*
Chelsea, Manchester City
70 Goals & 118 Assists
274
2.
David Silva
Manchester City
60 Goals & 95 Assists
309
3.
Frank Lampard
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