5 Premier League players who would be perfect for La Liga

#3 Nathan Ake (AFC Bournemouth)

Ake has a good habit of contributing offensively, much like a certain La Liga champion

Much like Buendia for Norwich, Nathan Ake has been a rare shining light for Bournemouth in what has been a hugely disappointing season. Although the Dutchman does not have the mind-boggling statistics that Buendia does, his impact is there to see whenever he steps on the pitch.

Nathan Ake is very much the quintessential modern-day center-back. He's physically robust, doesn't shy away from making a tackle, is handy when it comes to attacking set-pieces, and can pass the ball very well. His ability to play at left-back is another characteristic of his that deserves plaudits.

Most importantly, La Liga has been kinder to short center-backs than the Premier League ever will, which is why it is easy to see the 5'10" tall Ake succeed there. Shorter players like Djene and Nacho have had great La Liga careers already and continue to do so. Ake could also excel in La Liga.

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#2 Luka Milivojevic (Crystal Palace)

Milivojevic is one of the league's most secure penalty takers and could shine in La Liga

A set-piece specialist has value in any team. That being said, Luka Milivojevic offers a lot more than a nicely curled free-kick and a confidently taken penalty. The 29-year-old Serbian is not going to catch up with a speeding forward by any stretch of the imagination, but will do just about anything and everything else.

Milivojevic is a brilliant passer of the football who keeps things ticking in midfield very efficiently. His stamina is perhaps the most undervalued aspect of his game, as he can play with the same level of intensity from the first minute to the last. The midfielder is defensively solid, and has done most of his good work this season in that department, averaging 2 tackles per game.

Milivojevic would be ideal for La Liga clubs like Villarreal and Sevilla who prefer their defensive midfielders to be technically brilliant rather than defensively impenetrable. He balances his contributions in both departments quite well, and would likely be a hit in Spain's La Liga.

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#1 Adama Traore (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

There's no catching Adama when he goes sprinting

At his best, Adama Traore is basically unstoppable. He's one of the fastest and also one of the strongest footballers in the world at the same time - a deadly combination. He's nearly impossible to nudge off the ball and just as difficult to catch when he's running at full speed.

As incredible as he already sounds, his greatest asset hasn't even been mentioned yet! It is indeed his dribbling skills that set him apart from any other player in his mould. Traore has over 180 successful dribbles in the Premier League this season, head and shoulders ahead of any other player. Only Wilfried Zaha has over 150 alongside Traore.

The only two complaints against him were his lack of direct goal contributions and inability to perform consistently at the highest level. While the former has been taken care of, as Traore has upped his direct goal contribution from 2 last season to 13 this time, the latter remains a concern.

Regardless, at only 24 years of age, Traore will be worth investing in for any top club - especially the La Liga ones. His playing style is perfect for the Spanish way of playing the beautiful game. Also, he's no stranger to Spanish football either, having spent all his youth with La Liga club Barcelona's La Masia, even making a few appearances for the senior side.

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