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#3 Juan Mata (Manchester United)
The Premier League has had some quality Spanish players in its history, and Juan Mata is certainly one of them. The Spaniard is blessed to have had the opportunity to play for two big English clubs - Chelsea and Manchester United.
Having signed for Chelsea in 2011, Mata hardly needed any time before making a significant impact. The left-footed playmaker has been one of the most creative players in the Premier League. He played a key role in helping the London club win the FA Cup, UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League during his two-and-a-half-season tenure.
Mata joined Manchester United in 2013, and since then, he has been with them. With The Red Devils, he has been a key player, but has struggled to get regular game time lately. Nevertheless, the Spaniard has been vital for the Premier League giants. During his 11 seasons in England, he has scored eight free-kicks.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
There are not many players who have been as successful as Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese captain is widely regarded as one of the best players to have graced the game. He is still going strong at the age of 36.
It all started for him when he moved to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003. Ronaldo turned from a boy-wonder into one of the finest players in the game. His mind-boggling dribbling, superb creativity and goalscoring abilities made him a beast in United's attack.
Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford this summer after a six-season stint in the 2000s. The Portuguese is renowned for his phenomenal ability to score free-kicks. The former Real Madrid superstar has nine Premier League free-kick goals, a number that could go up this season.
#1 James Ward-Prowse (Southampton)
James Ward-Prowse has been one of the most consistent and effective set-piece takers in the Premier League for the past few years. Having come through the ranks at Southampton, the Englishman has been a one-club man in his 11-year career.
The 27-year old can play as a central midfielder as well as an attacking midfielder. His strength lies in his accurate and incisive passing. Ward-Prowse is a very reliable player when it comes to taking set-pieces. He is renowned for creating and scoring free-kick goals.
He has scored ten free-kicks in the Premier League. He ranks second-best in the all-time free-kick scoring charts, only one goal behind former Sunderland player Sebastian Larsson.
