Premier League's five best players currently

The English Premier League is one of the most popular and toughest football league in the world. Each season 20 teams compete very hard to win the league in about 38 matches.

Some of Europe's top teams play in the league, which makes it a very competitive one. In those teams, some of the world's best players are playing at the moment.

Out of about 300 players playing in the league here is a list of the "5 best players in the English Premier League currently" :

#5 David De Gea

David De Gea has been the "Talisman" for Manchester United for past 5 years now. In these 5 years or so he has saved United from being a very ordinary team in the Premier League. In fact, De Gea has won the United fans' "Player of the Season" award in four of the last five campaigns.

Such is the prowess of De Gea with the gloves that he is considered as the Lionel Messi of goalkeeping. Undoubtedly he is the best goalkeeper in the English Premier League currently.

Last season Man United had the most number of clean sheets with 17, and David De Gea was the main reason behind that. This season things haven't started well for United, with them being 8th in the table but still, De Gea has been superb at his job.

David De Gea is the toughest keeper to beat in the Premier League and that's what makes him one of the best players in the league.

#4 Kyle Walker

Kyle Walker's name in this list may raise a few eyebrows but the 28-year-old right-back from England was one of the key players in Manchester City's title triumph last season. He has come a long way as a footballer since his arrival at the Etihad Stadium.

Walker was good in Tottenham but under Pep Guardiola in Manchester City, he has become an indispensable player for both club and country. He has an imposing physique and possesses lightning speed. He also has immaculate ball playing skills.

Along with his defending role Walker has been impressive in dealing with aerial balls as well. Last season he had six assists to his name which makes more than a handful in the attacking department.

#3 David Silva

David Silva has been in the English Premier League for 8 years now. In these 8 years, he has become a Manchester City legend, winning the title three times in the process.

With an excellent first touch, good dribbling skills, outstanding technical ability, and passing ability, David Silva is one of the best mid-fielders not only in the Premier League but also in the whole of Europe.

Silva is superb with his possession retaining ability. His intelligent attacking movements make him one of the main threats to the opposition defense. At 32, Silva is still as agile as ever. He has already scored twice in this season and is looking for more.

In all of the three title triumph of Man City during his time, Silva was one of the crucial players for them. Last season when they won the title he was a vital player, scoring 9 goals and assisting 11 times.

#2 Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne has missed most of the matches for Manchester City so far this season with a knee injury. But there is no denying the fact that he is one of the best players in the Premier League at the moment.

The 27 years old Belgian is regarded as one of the most complete players in the world football currently. He can defend, he can create and he can score some cracking goals. There is almost nothing that Kevin De Bruyne can't do inside a football pitch.

Kevin De Bruyne is mainly a central midfielder but due to his beautiful technique and a wide range of passing skills, he fits in any role across the midfield and attack. He also is a goalscoring threat from long range.

De Bruyne was the main player for Pep Guardiola in winning the Premier League last season. He had 16 assists and 8 goals to his name.

#1 Eden Hazard

It will be very hard for Chelsea to keep Eden Hazard for long, as the Spanish Giants Real Madrid are in the process of luring the left-winger. But till the time he is in the EPL, he is definitely the best player in the league.

Eden Hazard is constantly compared with the greats, like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. To be able to draw a comparison with two of the best players in the world you have to be special and Eden Hazard is special.

Hazard's outstanding dribbling skill along with superb creativity and speed makes him fall into the elite category. He is a versatile player and can play anywhere across the front line whenever necessary.

Eden Hazard has got a different flair about his game. The way he uses his both feet makes it mesmerizing to watch.

This season he is on fire at the Premier League. In the 8 matches so far he has scored 7 goals and is the top scorer in the league and also has 3 assists to his name.

Hopefully, Chelsea will be able to keep Eden Hazard. Because the Premier League and its fans definitely don't want to see the mercurial winger leave for Spain.