It’s almost the new year which only can mean one thing, that the team of the year is almost here. Over the past month, all the nominees have come in through all the different leagues, and I am here today to review the best EPL nominees for the Team of the Year.
Forwards:
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: With a total of 50 goals in 45 games for both PSG and Manchester United, he’s been an impressive player on the field. At the age of 35, he’s still playing and scoring goals like he was 25. He’s always been a deadly threat in front of goal at the height of 6,5, there’s no wonder he’s on the shortlist for TOTY.
Sergio Aguero: Aguero has always been a deadly striker for Manchester City since he arrived in 2011, although he doesn’t have the height like Ibrahimovic, he saves up for it with his ability to dribble past defenders with pace and finish the ball into the back of the net. The 28-year-old is at the peak of his career with 22 goals in 26 games in 2016.
Alexis Sanchez: The Chilean Winger has been an amazing player for Arsenal throughout the time he’s spent at the gunners. He’s exactly what you want in a winger with his pace and dribbling to his crosses and shooting. After Arsene Wenger snatched him up in 2014 for $43million, he’s been a world-class player. Having 20 goals and 10 assists in 2016, there probably won’t be a spot for him as it’s taken by Ballon’O dor winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jamie Vardy: The Englishmen was a massive part of Leicester City’s fairytale win of the Premier League in the 2015/16 season. With his incredible speed and shot on him, he was impossible to stop. With him also breaking a record for scoring 13 goals in 11 games in a row. After Vardy’s amazing season, saw him get a big spot in the England National team.
Midfielders:
Mesut Ozil: The German attacking midfielder, known as the ‘Assist King,’ has been amazing for Arsenal in 2016. Ozil had 20 assists and 11 goals in 2016, with the ability of assisting anyone in any position, he seems the perfect attacking midfielder for any team. The 28-year-old can also dribble past defenders and can easily skill through any player. I think Ozil has a very good shot at clinching that TOTY spot.
Kevin De Bruyne: The Belgium is a big part in Manchester City’s attack plan with 4 goals and 14 assists. De Bruyne is an incredible player on the ball and is extremely entertaining to watch. The 25-year-old is an amazing midfielder because of his deadly long shots, perfect crossing and terrific vision to read plays. These abilities make De Bruyne a world-class player.
Dimitri Payet: The Frenchmen is doubtably the most improved player of 2016, after joining the Hammers, he has emerged as their most outstanding and key player, some say that he sometimes carries West Ham. Payet is well-known for his spectacular free-kicks, his extreme long shots, and amazing ball control. After having a brilliant season with West Ham he got called up by the France national team for the Euro’s, where he scored the winning goal against Romania in the 89th minute of the opening match. I think the 29-year-old has a great chance of being selected in the TOTY.
Defenders:
Hector Bellerin: The crazily fast right-back has been a key part of Arsenal’s campaign. As he can go on attack and deliver superb crosses into the box and run back in time to defend and stop wingers charging at their defense. The Spanish man has amazing agility and the ability to intercept any passes that are nearby him. The 21-year-old is up against some hefty candidates for the spot with the likes of Lahm, Alves and Carvajal also up for the spot.
Keepers:
David De Gea: The Spanish keeper has always been the second best goalie behind Manuel Neuer for the past couple of TOTY’s, but this year is looking to become the best keeper in the world for 2016. As he’s been Manchester United Wall for the past 6 years, he’s also been the red devils lifesaver in a couple of situations this year. With his strengths being his quick reflexes and is fantastic diving. It’ll be interesting who will get the spot as Neuer has also had a great year with Bayern Munich.
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