Top 10 playmakers in the world right now

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Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva are widely recognised as world-class playmakers

#4 David Silva (Manchester City)

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David Silva has grabbed 8 assists in the Premier League

The man they call Merlin, David Silva is the personification of elegance, and probably the best example of a classy modern playmaker.

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One of the rare consistent performers this generation has seen, the Spanish sorcerer has been an important piece of the jigsaw that has transformed the Citizens into one of the biggest clubs across the world.

As for now, Silva functions as a left midfielder in a 4-3-3 system under Pep Guardiola. The 31-year-old has also proven himself to be a tactically flexible player. Guardiola's men usually rotate positions while attacking, which causes him to play on the flank and in the centre in a game.

But, regardless of the frequent positional changes, David Silva has produced 10 assists and conjured 43 chances in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League for Manchester City. Also, he boasts the best pass success percentage (88.6 %) on the list.

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