5 players who have impressed on loan this season (2020-21)

Juventus vs SS Lazio - Serie A
Juventus vs SS Lazio - Serie A

#3 Tiemoue Bakayoko - Napoli (on loan from Chelsea)

Udinese Calcio vs SSC Napoli - Serie A
Udinese Calcio vs SSC Napoli - Serie A

Napoli’s midfield beast, Tiemoue Bakayoko is arguably enjoying his best season in professional football. Bakayoko is one of 33 Chelsea players out on loan currently but is making the biggest waves.

The 26-year old has made 35 appearances in the 2020-21 campaign and has posted some of the best numbers in the Serie A this season. Bakayoko has had an astonishing pass completion rate of 89%, making an average of 56.7 passes per 90 minutes, including 11.8 passes in the final third.

The Frenchman has been a powerhouse in the middle of the park for Napoli and has the seamless ability to transition play from defence to attack. Moreover, Bakayoko has one goal and two assists to his name this season.

It is extremely difficult for him to find a starting spot in Chelsea’s midfield, considering the abundance of world-class talent in the position. The 28-year old has a good chance of nailing down a spot in the Chelsea XI will not make his move permanent.


#2 Alvaro Morata - Juventus (on loan from Atletico Madrid)

Juventus vs SSC Napoli - Italian PS5 Supercup
Juventus vs SSC Napoli - Italian PS5 Supercup

Atletico Madrid loanee Alvaro Morato has been one of Juventus’ best players this season.

In a largely forgettable campaign for the Bianconeri, Morata has been a rare shining light, proving to be the perfect foil for Cristiano Ronaldo. After a loan spell at Atletico Madrid, Morata shifted base from London to Madrid permanently, only to be loaned out once again to Juventus.

Reports claim that Juventus shelled out €10m on player wages for Morata, but it has been well worth the punt.

In 34 appearances for the Italian champions this season, the Spaniard has racked up 16 goals and 11 assists.

The 28-year old is averaging a goal every 140 minutes, along with 25.6 passes completed per 90. Morata has had an impressive passing accuracy of 76% in Serie A and tops the assists chart for Juventus.


#1 Moise Kean - PSG (on loan from Everton)

RB Leipzig vs Paris Saint-Germain: Group H - UEFA Champions League
RB Leipzig vs Paris Saint-Germain: Group H - UEFA Champions League

Everton loanee Moise Kean has enjoyed a breakthrough season at PSG. After failing to cement a starting place at Everton, the 20-year old chose to take on a new challenge in Paris.

Almost instantly, Kean became a regular feature in the star-studded PSG side, making 29 appearances for the Parisians this season.

The 22-year old has 15 goals and a single assist in his brief spell at the club and is the highest scorer for PSG this season after Kylian Mbappe.

The Italian is averaging an impressive 2.7 shots per 90 minutes, with 5.8 passes in the final third every 90 minutes. Moreover, Kean has had a high passing accuracy of 78%, making him one of the best players in the world-class PSG team.

The French champions might just be ready to tie the 22-year old to a long-term contract at Le Parc Des Princes.

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