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We have seen the likes of Sadio Mane, Sergio Aguero, and Eden Hazard climbing the ladder to become some of the most accomplished and successful football players in the world. Their individual accolades have outspoken the critics and analysts, as they continue to perform every single year without any hindrance. The kind of dominion that they put forward is evidence of the fact that a legacy is building itself.
The more we get to see every single year, the better we learn about the sport. The world of football has given us some of the brightest yet under-appreciated football stars that we will always remember. From the time of Vladimir Smicer being one of the most unnoticed players for Liverpool to the very recent prowess in the form of Andre Schurrle, who is a lad that needs some serious attention.
Legends have spoken of their prowess in numbers but there is always hope for more, as we rank the 5 most underrated yet talented footballers of the current Premier League season, who have not been noticed in the manner that they should have been. With the scouts and the managers watching, will they be making a name for themselves?
#5 Nempalys Mendy - Leicester City
With Leicester's clash up against Liverpool, Mendy showed more promise than anybody else in their squad. The Frenchman proved that he has a lot in common with the likes of Fernandinho and Yaya Toure, as he is one of those defensive midfielders who needs no introduction at all.
A power-packed deep-lying playmaker, who was seen to be denying the likes of Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, possessing a similar trait shown by the former Leicester player N'golo Kante. His skill and expertise can make him a real transfer target, as he will be looking forward to becoming a sensation in the upcoming matches for the Leicester side.
With an eye for the ball and hard-hitting tackles, Mendy is surely the kind of midfielder you'd like to have in your team. He is a lad that needs to be noticed.
#4 Shkodran Mustafi - Arsenal
The German international, who was a sensation against Cardiff City, has surely delivered some of the most spectacular performances for not just Die Mannschaft but also for the Gunners. A powerful defender who is known to strike fear in the hearts of the opposition has made a name for himself in the last few matches that he has played with Arsenal.
Under the management of Unai Emery, the former Valencia centre-back has had a successful tenure. Over the years, Mustafi hasn't really made the impact that he should have, as his role wasn't quite prominent under Wenger's paradigm.
Making the most out of the time that he had on the pitch this very season, Mustafi has made the best turns in and out of the defensive line. Offensively too, the German international has had an unbelievable time scoring a goal against Cardiff and making the best plays from the back of the lines.
#3 Sead Kolasinac - Arsenal
Following Arsenal's unbelievable victory over Cardiff this very season, Kolasinac who has been injured will need alot to get back on the first team as his performances on the pitch haven't really been up to the mark.
The Bosnian was replaced by Nacho Monreal, who has been doing really well this season. But with Kolasinac being the younger one, he needs more time on the pitch as anyone else in the entire season.
With the season being extremely long, Arsenal's young left-back has a lot to deal with. And with that, the struggles to be noted as a technical left-back are enormous. With tonnes of options on and off the bench, the Bosnian's talent can soon go unnoticed, only his world-class performances will be able to save his day.
#2 Serge Aurier - Tottenham Hotspur
A right-back who was considered as being the 'next big thing', Aurier has been one of the biggest signings completed by the Tottenham side last season. Being one of the fastest, intelligent and consistent right-backs in the world, the Ivorian has drawn attention from some of the biggest clubs in world football.
From being the playmaker for every single team that he plays for, to being a power-house for his national side, Aurier has a lot on his plate that we all need to appreciate.
A right-back of world-class potential, his chances on the pitch aren't too many this season, as Keiran Trippier has taken his mantle. But only with time and the right amount of minutes that he has on the pitch can Aurier truly show his potential for being a 'big thing'.
#1 Andre Schurrle - Fulham FC
From Chelsea to Wolfsburg to Dortmund and now to Fulham, Schurrle was once considered as being one of the best winger/strikers in the world. A successful run during his time with the Chelsea side, Schurrle quickly gained the attention of almost every single major football club in the world. With an unbelievable stature as a football player, the former world-cup winner has proven to be more than just another striker for just another team.
Thanks to his reintroduction to the EPL through his Fulham side this season, Schurrle has a point to prove. He has to show the world that selling him was a huge mistake and that he too deserves to play for a bigger club with a world-class potential.
Alongside his fellow teammate Aleksandar Mitrovic, another underrated striker, Schurrle is on the run with Fulham, as his skills have proven to be fatal for the opposition in terms of attacking.
