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The Premier League has some stunning midfielders right now. There is a variety of all kinds of midfielders, some of who have been world-class over the years.
Young midfielders have shown what a bright prospect they are for the future. The likes of Declan Rice, Mason Mount, Phil Foden and others have clearly had a solid impact in the Premier League.
The Premier League is blessed with some well-experienced midfielders
While the young guns are showcasing their potential, the experienced ones are oozing class with age. Some of the best midfielders in the Premier League are above the age of 30 and going strong season after season.
Without further ado, let's have a look at five of the best midfielders above the age of 30 in the Premier League right now:
#5 James Milner (Liverpool)
The Englishman has been a fantastic servant to the Premier League. James Milner has made 569 appearances in the league, the fifth most in the history of England's top-tier tournament.
With a ton of experience under his belt, one of Milner's most amazing qualities has been his versatility. He can play anywhere in midfield and also as a left-back as well as a right-back. His strength lies in his work-rate and intelligence on the pitch. The former Newcastle player has won the Premier League twice with Manchester City and once with Liverpool.
Currently with the Reds, Milner has been used very smartly by Jurgen Klopp. He has played in a three-man midfield, while also featuring as a right-back whenever required. With his experience and technical know-how, the Milner remains an underrated asset for Liverpool this season.
#4 Fernandinho (Manchester City)
The central midfielder arrived in the Premier League in 2013 when Manchester City signed him from Shakhtar Donetsk. Fernandinho is arguably one of the best ever defensive midfielders in the league in the last decade.
With his aggression, smart tackles and amazing reading of the game, the Brazilian has time and again stopped the opposition. Additionally, Fernandinho has allowed his attacking teammates to do their jobs peacefully and it is one of the reasons why Manchester City have been so successful in the Premier League.
He has won four league titles with the Cityzens but was rumored to be leaving them this summer before eventually staying. With his presence, Fernandinho can help Pep Guardiola have a successful go at the Premier League title once again this season.
#3 Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
Speaking of the best midfielders in the Premier League, it is difficult to ignore the name of Jordan Henderson. The Liverpool captain has been quite an underrated player for the Reds.
With his calm and composed presence in midfield, the Merseyside club can rely heavily on him. Henderson has the vision and passing range to create things deep from midfield and he has certainly done that very well with Liverpool. His leadership skills have been on point and have played an instrumental part in the club's success.
There aren't many midfielders in the Premier League who are as effective as Jordan Henderson in the role he plays. The 31-year old remains a vital cog in Jurgen Klopp's team and it seems the Englishman is only getting better with time.
#2 Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
Words cannot do justice to the things Kevin De Bruyne is capable of doing. The Belgian midfielder is easily one of the finest midfielders in the Premier League right now.
With his incisive passing, incomparable vision and amazing intelligence to pick out the right passes at the right time, De Bruyne has been a massive player in the league. The former Chelsea midfielder joined Manchester City in 2015 and has since won three Premier League titles with them.
With 78 assists in the league, the Belgian playmaker ranks at the 10th position in the all-time assists chart in a span of only six seasons. The 30-year old has a lot of time under his belt and can achieve bigger things with Premier League giants Manchester City.
#1 N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)
When signed from Caen in 2015 by Leicester City, no one expected N'Golo Kante to become such an immense player like he's now. The Frenchman has been excellent in the Premier League and that too on a consistent basis.
With his incredible work-rate, superb pressing skills and amazing positioning, Kante has been a solid midfielder. His abilities have made life so much easier for his team's defense. It was the same with Leicester City and even better now at Chelsea. The type of comfort and reliability he provides is second to none.
The 30-year-old is one of the few players to have won the Premier League with different clubs. With his consistent performances, Kante is surely the best midfielder in the league right now as he continues to be a massive asset in midfield for Chelsea and Thomas Tuchel.
