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The Premier League is home to some of the finest footballers in the world and although it is arguably not the best league, it is perhaps the most entertaining in the world. The league is home to world famous clubs such as Manchester United and Arsenal whereas other teams such as Manchester City and Liverpool have been able to compete thanks to unprecedented spending power.
Some of the world's best players have been lured to the league by both the prestige of clubs, and the spending power of others. Whilst every individual footballer in the Premier League has quality, there still remains a number of players that are overrated. Here are the 10 most overrated players that currently call the Premier League home.
#10 Pedro
Pedro is a perfectly good squad player, however, it is now 2018 and the winger is not good enough to be starting for a team with title aspirations. The Spaniard has contributed just 31 goals in 141 appearances for Chelsea, and he is now out of contention for the Spanish team.
The Spaniard remains an attacking threat against weaker teams in the league, however, the 31-year-old is not a man for the big games and Chelsea may soon look for better options on the wing.
#9 Eric Dier
Eric Dier is a good Premier League player, however, it is doubtful that he will develop further than this. The England International is a great asset to the Tottenham side due to his ability to play both as a defensive midfielder and in the heart of the defence.
This, however, is also Dier's main weakness, as when everyone at Tottenham is fit, it is difficult to argue that the 24-year-old is better than either the Spurs central defensive pairing or the options in midfield. Just like Pedro, he is a player with a broad skill set, however, Spurs also seem to have at least one player better than him in every position that he can play.
#8 Kyle Walker
Walker is a solid Premier League player who perfectly slots into Pep Guardiola's philosophy. He excels going forward, and his pace allows him to quickly apply pressure on the opposition team.
Walker is however somewhat of a liability defensively, and he is nowhere near the best fullbacks in world football. The fact that Manchester City were willing to pay £50 million on the player shows the inflation of today's transfer market.
#7 Jack Wilshere
The midfielder was deemed surplus to requirements by Arsenal aged 26 and Wilshere's career now looks to be in permanent decline. Much of this can be attributed to a series of unfortunate injuries that the player suffered, as he genuinely looked to be a future star back in the 2010/11 season.
The West Ham midfielder is rarely able to influence the games he plays in, and despite playing in the Premier League for nearly 10 years, his best position is still unclear. The ex-gunner still has time to turn it around, however, at the current time, he looks to be a shell of his former self.
#6 Theo Walcott
For years, Arsene Wenger was blamed for apparently stunting the growth of this pacy winger. His spell at Everton has however highlighted that the 29-year-old is an average Premier League forward, and nothing more.
Walcott's biggest asset is his pace and the forward has never fully developed other parts of his game such as his finishing ability, which is still incredibly erratic. His crossing ability has always been a huge weakness and he also has a tendency to be caught needlessly offside. The winger has had a good career, but the comparisons to Thierry Henry were never going to be fulfilled.
#5 Alexis Sanchez
This one was hard to rank as Alexis Sanchez was one of the Premier League's most electrifying players just two years ago. Over the last 24 months, the player has regressed at an alarming rate and he clearly does not warrant being paid the highest wages in Premier League history.
Alexis Sanchez's game currently consists of the Chilean needlessly losing the ball, shooting waywardly from distance and actively showing his frustration at his teammates. The 29-year-old's performances have been so poor that Jose Mourinho has even benched the player, and at this point, we don't know if we will ever have the pleasure of seeing Sanchez at his best again.
#4 Gary Cahill
It is a credit to Gary Cahill that he has made a career with Chelsea despite an incredibly outdated defensive skill-set. The defender struggles on the ball, and his slow pace means that he is often exposed by the opposition's attackers.
The 32-year-old is good in the air and makes some excellent blocks, however, his overall skill-set is one that is often found at a mid-table side, rather than one of the best in the league.
#3 Alvaro Morata
Alvaro Morata has never been the most proficient scorer, however, Chelsea splashed out £60 million on the player due to his excellent all-round skill-set. Despite a promising start, the striker has struggled to adapt to life in England and his performances have been disappointing so far.
The 26-year-old averages just a goal every 3 games, and Morata's other qualities such as his movement off the ball seem to have abandoned him. The ex-Madrid man still has immense quality, however, he simply looks like a bad fit for the Premier League.
#2 Jordan Henderson
Despite all the changes that Liverpool's squad has undergone over the past few years, Jordan Henderson remains a key figure. The 28-year-old's tireless work-rate means that he fits into Jurgen Klopp's high-intensity style, however, his ability on the ball has always been questionable.
The England International adds little creativity to the Liverpool side, and his goalscoring threat is nonexistent. During big games, the midfielder is also often dominated by the best players in the Premier League, and Henderson is not on the same level as teammates such as Salah and Mane. Overall, Henderson is a man who should be subbed on to bring energy to his side, however, it is questionable if he has the ability to start for a team chasing the league title.
#1 Petr Cech
Despite claims that Arsenal's defensive issues would be solved upon Cech's arrival in 2014, things have actually gotten a lot worse. Over the last four seasons, the goalkeeper has made a series of high profile mistakes, including two on his Arsenal debut that didn't exactly set a positive tone for the future.
The goalkeeper has continually made mistakes in important matches, and during Wenger's final years the team looked better with David Ospina in goal. Emery's arrival this summer has also highlighted the goalkeeper's inability to distribute the ball, and at one point he nearly kicked the ball into his own net while under no pressure. The Czech goalkeeper has been in decline since 2011, and unfortunately at this point, Cech is simply living off the reputation he earned during his successful time with Chelsea.
