#1 Faustino Asprilla – Newcastle United
When Faustino Asprilla joined Newcastle United in 1996, many deemed the Columbian forward the final piece in the jigsaw as Kevin Keegan's side went in pursuit of that illustrious Premier League title.
The Toon were well placed to take the prize away from Manchester United once more, but Keegan was forced to play his new recruit from Parma in the side, and the team was adjusted to suit the talented wide forward.
Asprilla provided many moments of brilliance during his time at St. James's Park – most notably his hat-trick against Barcelona in the Champions League and his derby record against Middlesbrough.
Fans were divided on their opinion of Asprilla who clearly liked to live the good life in Newcastle. Supporters also believed and never actually forgave him for being a significant factor in the club bottling the title race in 1996.
