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9. Ilkay Gundogan
It was a bit of a surprise when Manchester City bought Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund because the midfielder was suffering from a back injury that seemed like it would shorten his career.
Whatever the City scouts and medical team saw back then is paying off now as Gundogann impressed in the Premier League with his ability to play well with the ball at his feet and add bite to the midfield without it.
Although he may be remembered for his title-winning season with Dortmund or the two he had in England with Manchester City, Gundogan had a profound effect on the Dortmund team in 2012-13 when they made it to the Champions League final under Jurgen Klopp.
It has been an illustrious career for the midfielder so far, and he seems keen to add to his honour roll as he continues to star in the City midfield.
