PFA Team of the Season so far | Premier League 2019-20

Midfielders

Kevin de Bruyne is on course to beat Thierry Henry's long-standing assists record this season

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson, a strong candidate for the PFA Player of the Year award, should easily find himself in this team owing to his extraordinary displays this season. The 29-year-old Englishman has been the heartbeat of Jurgen Klopp’s team and his absence was evident in their hard-fought 3-2 win against West Ham recently. Henderson had always been under-appreciated by Liverpool fans in previous years, however, his impact in this team has been lauded extensively.

Henderson is excellent in transition, is incredibly comfortable on the ball and can dominate the middle of the pitch. On top of that, he has also pitched in with 8 vital goal contributions this season, representing his importance in creating goalscoring opportunities as well.

In front of Henderson, Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne will be one of the first names on the team. The Belgian playmaker has been Pep Guardiola’s most consistent performer this season. With his god-gifted right-foot, de Bruyne has dazzled defenders with his incredible passing, crossing, dribbling and shooting on a weekly basis.

The 28-year-old is currently leading the Premier League assists chart with 16, only four short of equalling Thierry Henry’s record set back in 2002/03. Apart from his assists, the two-time Premier League winner has also scored 8 goals this season, becoming the player with most individual goal contributions (24) this campaign. He is also the leader when it comes to through-balls provided (23) and chances created (96).

Jack Grealish deserves a spot in the team if he can save Aston Villa from relegation

Whilst Henderson and de Bruyne have all but guaranteed spots in the team, deciding upon the third midfielder is a tricky proposition. Leicester City’s James Maddison and Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum are great shouts, however, it is Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish who deserves the final midfield spot, especially if he can spearhead his side out relegation.

The 26-year-old Englishman, who was included in the PFA 2018/19 Championship Team of the Year, has seven goals and six assists to his name in the Premier League this season, almost single-handedly bailing out Villa on several occasions. Versatile and adaptable to many roles, Grealish can dribble past defenders effortlessly, create chances and score worldies himself.