#4 Erik Lamela
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Ever since leaving AS Roma, Erik Lamela has been a completely different player. In Italy, he was among the most hyped players in the league, but he now finds himself in a list like this. Indeed, times are a-changing.
After 2 difficult years in London, the Argentine seems to have finally found his feet at the White Hart Lane. While he still has his critics, what can’t be denied is the fact that he was crucial for Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League run.
He might not be the flashy scorer or assister that he once was—yet, he carved up 11 goals and 9 assists from 35 starts—but his defensive contribution to Pochettino’s system was one of the biggest reasons why Spurs ended as the third best side in England this season.
However, the rise of Harry Kane and Delle Ali, coupled with Christian Eriksen’s already waxing influence, has made him one of those names that are whispered in the dark.
