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Even though the goalscorers take away most of the glory, there is no denying that the playmakers are equally admired within the world of football. The beauty that lies in an inch-perfect delivery or a drop shoulder is second to none. Playmakers set the tone of the game and everyone else just follows their lead.
The biggest attribute of a playmaker is creativity. Their ability to quickly adapt to a certain situation is what makes playmakers so admirable. One might have numerous ways to deal with a particular instance. But choosing the best and most graceful option is what a creative player is expected to do.
The demanding nature of the Premier League brings the best out of its players. Hence, without much of a surprise, England's top-tier football houses some of the best creative players in the world.
The same brings us to the topic of the day.
Ranking the 6 most creative footballers in the Premier League right now.
#6 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
Bruno Fernandes can be held responsible for changing the attitude of the club from within single-handedly. Ever since he joined Manchester United in January 2019, the Old Trafford outfit have been experiencing positive changes all over.
Bruno Fernandes is one of the brightest midfielders in modern football. The Portuguese playmaker has swept each of Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year awards since joining Manchester United.
As of today, Bruno Fernandes has 51 direct goal involvements from 60 Premier League games. He is considered the missing piece that Manchester United have been missing all these years. Bruno Fernandes' creativity and playmaking skills have made him a crowd favorite within a short period of time.
#5 Mason Mount (Chelsea)
Mason Mount is an irreplaceable element in Chelsea's attacking unit. The youngster made it into Chelsea's first team just in 2019 and has barely missed a game.
Rising through the youth ranks of the club, Mount spent productive stints at Vitesse and Derby County before returning to Stamford Bridge in 2019. The 22-year-old cites Luka Modric, Frank Lampard and Andres Iniesta as his idols. The England international possesses enough potential to make them proud.
Mason Mount is dangerous in the final third and is known for his key passes. The Chelsea graduate was the club's player of the season last season and played a key role in the Blues' Champions League triumph.
#4 Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City)
The Belgian maestro began his campaign on a bad note following injury woes. However, upon recovery, Kevin De Bruyne quickly earned a spot within the star-studded team. This shows the importance of the Belgian international.
Lauded as one of the most creative players of all time, Kevin De Bruyne has made quite a name for himself that arguably no one else can surpass. Long balls, defense penetrating through balls, pinpoint accuracy, deadly set-piece assists, name any attribute and Kevin De Bruyne has to come out on top.
KDB is the joint record holder for the highest number of assists (20) in a single season with Thierry Henry. He has also won two EPL Playmaker of the Season awards.
#3 Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
Sergio Aguero's departure was expected to put a dent in Manchester City's dribbling department. But Bernardo Silva stepped up to fill that void. The Portuguese international has been in sensational form right from the start of the season.
He displayed a notable performance in Manchester City's 2-2 thriller against Liverpool and was seen toying with Liverpool's defenders. Naturally a deep-lying playmaker, the Portuguese player can be deployed anywhere in the final third.
Bernardo Silva is lauded as one of the most impactful left-footed creative playmakers in football as of now.
#2 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
With 10 goals and five assists out of nine Premier League matches, Mohamed Salah has left no stone unturned this season. The Liverpool goal-machine is in the form of his life and is proving to be equally dangerous in terms of goal scoring and playmaking.
A favorite for the golden boot once again, Mohamed Salah has left his competitors behind by a far margin. The Egyptian southpaw combines his pace and quick-feet ability to wreak havoc in the opposition half.
The former AS Roma striker is one of the rarest players who are absolute poachers and at the same time, calm-headed creative playmakers.
#1 Paul Pogba (Manchester United)
Barring his outing against Liverpool at home, Paul Pogba has barely put a foot wrong this season. Against the Reds, he was sent off just 15 minutes after coming on at half-time. But the French international has accumulated seven assists from nine matches this season. He is one of the most selfless players under Ole Gunnar Solskjær's command.
Pogba's eagle vision and impeccable passing ability have made him an unparalleled element within the club and the national team. Pogba's strong physical stature has helped him boss the midfield zone single-handedly.
The 28-year-old checks all the boxes to be a creative midfielder. He also has a penchant for grace.
