The Premier League is home to some of the best footballers in the world. As one of the most esteemed football competitions, it draws immense talent and the most dedicated fans and bettors. Below we review some of the best players to grace the Premier League during the 2022/23 season. This analysis is based on consistent performance across the season rather than brief bursts of success on the field.
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)
Bruyne is the beating heart of Man City. The Belgian midfielder and team captain is widely considered one of the best midfielders in the world and one of the best players of his generation. Over his illustrious career, experts have continually described him as a “complete footballer” and fans and bettors have consistently hedged their free bets on the midfielder’s genius. Bruyne has made nearly 250 EPL appearances and made 160 goal contributions. With 16 assists last season, he topped the assists chart for the fourth time since he joined Manchester City. Bruyne is also a major contributor to the club’s first treble.
Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Another Man City player, Erling Haaland, has made a name for himself in the EPL as a force to be reckoned with. The 22-year-old Norwegian striker joined the team last Summer and is already on his way to winning the Golden Boot this season. Known for his speed and strength, the rising star holds the record for the most EPL goals in a single season, with 36 – a feat he achieved in his first year with City.
Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
It would be difficult to imagine Tottenham without Harry Kane, but that is what fans have to do. The English player recently joined Bayern Munich but remains the all-time highest goalscorer for the Spurs and the English national team, which he captains. Kane, who is one of the best strikers in the world, is also the second-highest EPL goalscorer. He shot to the top of the goalscoring chart at Spurs this past season amidst conflict over his desire to leave the team.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Mo Salah had a terrific 2022-23 season. At the beginning of the season, he became the first EPL player to score on the opening day for six consecutive seasons. The Egyptian also finished the season as the second-highest goalscorer in the league behind Haaland.
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Considered one of the best young players in the world, English footballer Buyako Saka had arguably his best season in 2022-23. The English player was named Arsenal’s Player of the Season for the second time in a row thanks to his pivotal role in helping the club maintain a long-lived lead in the league. Saka was also named Premier League Player of the Month in March.
Wrapping Up
All 20 teams in the Premier League are brimming with impeccable talent. This is more evident by the fact that players like Rodri and Martin Odegaard are missing from this list, although they have some of the most successful EPL careers. However, when push comes to shove, these five players defined the 2022-23 English Premier League season.
