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#3 John McGinn (Aston Villa) - 44
The Premier League is home to some of the best central midfielders in the world. Aston Villa's John McGinn may not be at the top of the pile, but he can hardly be considered a slouch. The Scotland international is an agile midfielder who is not necessarily a master of any trade, but a jack of all.
McGinn is not only great at holding the ball, but also excellent at carrying it. He runs, defends, puts in tackles, and is a legitimate goal threat. The left-footed midfielder has always been tough to deal with and has already been fouled 44 times in the Premier League this season.
McGinn has featured in 16 games for Aston Villa in the current campaign, pitching in with three goals and two assists.
The 27-year-old has already become one of Steven Gerrard’s favorites and is set to play a key role for Villa in the coming months.
#2 Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) - 47
Crystal Palace forward Jordan Ayew is arguably the most versatile player at the club. Although a natural centre-forward, Ayew can play on either wing and take the game to his opposition. He is quick, great with the ball at his feet, and can pop up with decisive goals.
Despite having the necessary skill set to become a big name in the Premier League, Ayew has not managed to make the desired impact. He has only scored once in the Premier League this season and provided two assists, which is unimpressive for a player of his caliber.
Thanks to his knack for moving into dangerous positions, Ayew has taken quite a beating this term. He has been fouled 47 times in the Premier League, the highest by a player over 30.
#1 Wilfried Zaha (Crystal Palace) - 62
Crystal Palace's golden boy Wilfried Zaha is at the top of our list, with 62 fouls drawn after 19 rounds of fixtures. Under new manager Patrick Vieira, Zaha looks faster, sharper, and hungrier than ever.
The former Arsenal player is fully aware of Zaha’s talents and has taken it upon himself to unlock the 29-year-old’s full potential.
Zaha’s tricks, flicks, and mazy runs have always been tough to deal with for attackers and this season’s been no different. To top it off, the 29-year-old now positively contributes to Palace’s build-up play, which has turned him into a complete package.
The Ivory Coast international has already scored five goals in the Premier League this season and will be determined to hit double-figures before the campaign concludes.
