10 best passers in football this season (2019/20)

#3 TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD, LIVERPOOL

Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates a goal for Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been termed as a generational talent by many critics, and his performances have certainly lived up to the billing.

A Liverpool academy graduate, Alexander-Arnold is now one of the best-attacking full-backs in the world, at the age of 21. The England international's creativity and crossing ability from the right has provided Jurgen Klopp with a different weapon to destroy opponents. His technical skills are such that it has been suggested that he would do well in a midfield role.

The England international has made 37 appearances in the Premier League, scoring four goals and providing 13 assists. He managed 2.4 key passes per game, highlighting his creativity, and averaged nearly 66 passes per game with an accuracy of 76.6%. His cross-field passing ability has earned acclaim.

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#2 KEVIN DE BRUYNE, MANCHESTER CITY

Kevin De Bruyne has been in fine form this season for Manchester City

The best player in the Premier League this season, Kevin De Bruyne continues to perform at the highest level possible.

The Belgium international joined Manchester City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for a fee of £54 million, and has played a pivotal role under manager Pep Guardiola. His creativity, passing, dribbling and vision have all stood out, while his renowned crosses have resulted in a plethora of goals.

Kevin De Bruyne in the Premier League so far this season:❍ Most assists (19)❍ Most goals+assists (30)❍ Most chances created (126)❍ Most Big Chances created (32)Let him talk... pic.twitter.com/WfOg19s92T

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 24, 2020

The 29-year old played 34 games in the Premier League this season, scoring 11 goals and providing 19 assists. He came second in Europe for key passes per game, and also led the Manchester City squad for crosses per game.

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#1 LIONEL MESSI, BARCELONA

Lionel Messi is arguably the best player in the world

Who else? Arguably the greatest player to have played the game, Lionel Messi's legend increases daily.

An incredible talent, the 33-year old has been Barcelona's talisman and best player for some time now. An exceptional passer, creator as well as goalscorer, the Argentina international has been at his usual brilliant best in a poor Barcelona side.

Top scorer in La Liga, again.Lionel Messi sets a new record by winning his seventh Pichichi trophy 🏆 pic.twitter.com/1vrRUzD72T

— B/R Football (@brfootball) July 19, 2020

Messi made 33 appearances in the league for Barcelona, scoring 25 goals and providing 21 assists. He led the Barcelona squad for key passes per game, dribbles per game and shots per game. His creativity and vision have often unlocked defences.

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