Top 10 Most Expensive Players in The Premier League 2016
Top 10 Most Expensive Players in The Premier League 2016
Who are the Top 10 Most Expensive Player in The Premier League 2016? have you ever wondered which players are the most expensive in the 2015/16 season? well if you have then don’t think no more because we have prepared a list of the Top 10 Most Expensive Player in The Premier League 2016.
The Premier League is the most watched League and the most competitive league in the world, it consists of the Biggest names in the world football players like Eden Hazard, Wayne Rooney, Alexis Sanchez the list goes on.
In this list we look at the most expensive buys of this season. So, sit back and enjoy this article.
Top 10 Most Expensive Players in The Premier League 2016
Previously we have published the Top-10 Most Expensive Summer Transfers 2015, Top-10 Expensive Transfers between Premier League clubs & Top 10 Most Expensive Teenagers in Football History if you have not seen these make sure you do after this list.
Let’s now countdown to the Top 10 Most Expensive Player in The Premier League 2016.
10. Pedro Rodriguez
Kick starting the list of the Top 10 Most Expensive Players in The Premier League 2016 is new Chelsea winger Pedro Rodriguez. The Spanish winger joined the blues from Barcelona in the summer of 2015 for £21.1 million making him the 10th most expensive signing of the 2015/16 season. This player will prove to be a good signing for the blues because of his pace, experience, finishing and accuracy. Pedro Rodriguez has started to produce great performances for the blues and can be vital in the process of recovering the blues form.
9. Heung-Min Son
At number nine is of the Top 10 Most Expensive Players in The Premier League 2016 is Heung-Min Son. The 22-year old made his dream move from Bayer Leverkusen to English side Tottenham Hotspurs for £22 million and seems to be having the time of his life. Heung-Min Son has proved to be a great signing for the Spurs and might just win the Premier League in his first season in the Premier League.
This transfer made him the most expensive Asian player of all times, he is well known for his dribbling, pace and composure on the ball.
8. Morgan Schneiderlin
Brought at Manchester United to strengthen the midfield which the Red Devils have had problems for a few seasons now. The Former Saints man joined Manchester United in the summer of 2015 for £24 million after impressing in Southampton’s breakthrough season of 2014 making him the eighth most expensive buy of the 2015/2016 season.The
The central midfielder has paired well with former Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger. The French man is known for his interceptions, tackling, passing and his ability to read the game.
7. Memphis Depay
Coming in at number seven is Manchester United’s winger Memphis Depay. The Dutch young player has been one of the promising young players for the Netherlands and has been an important asset of the Netherlands national team. The 22-year old joined Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven for £25 million. Memphis Depay style of play has drawn comparisons with Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo.
Before moving to Manchester United he was the top scorer in the league finding the back of the net 22 times in 30 appearances for PSV leading them to the title.
6. Roberto Firmino
Liverpool were heading into the 2015-16 season with a view of being title contenders and because of this they had to bring in new talent. He is an all round midfielder who is capable of not only passing it to his team mates as most midfield players do but also scoring. Roberto Firmino who last season was with 1899 Hoffenheim managed to bag 16 goals out of 33 appearances.
Liverpool gained interest in the Brazilian and paid a transfer fee of £29.5 million to bring him into England. He has proved to vital for the Reds and has been one of their key players this season.
5. Christian Benteke
In fifth place is Liverpool center forward Christian Benteke . The former Aston Villa striker who was very impressive during his spell at Villa Park managing to find the back of the net 49 times in 100 appearances. The striker, however has failed to find his scoring boots at Anfield .
Liverpool who at the time desperately needed a striker to replace Luis Suarez bought Christian Benteke who has failed to live up to his £32.5 million transfer fee. Since joining Liverpool the striker has managed to get game time but his performances has left his manager with no other choice but to leave him on the bench .
4. Nicolas Otamendi
In fourth place on the Top 10 Most Expensive Players in The Premier League 2016 is Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi. The Argentine defender was the best in La Liga before he joined the Citizens winning an average of 74 tackles a statistic which proved to be better than both John Terry and Cahill combined last season.
The defender hence attracted attention from top-flight clubs but Manchester City managed to lure him to the Etihad. He is very dominant in the air and is able to read the flow of the game perfectly. These are abilities which Manchester City will benefit from greatly.
3. Anthony Martial
This transfer raised some eye brows. Anthony Martial joined Manchester United from Monaco at a £36 million move and was ranked as the highest fee paid for a teenager in football history. Martial has impressed since joining the Red Devils but he has not really lived up to his worth.
He is a very talented youngster and has great potential. In recent months at Old Trafford he has been compared to Arsenal and French legend Thierry Henry . Manchester United however cant’t complain as he has done more than a 19 year old is expected to do.
2. Raheem Sterling
Ate 21 years old, Raheem Sterling is already playing for a big club. Raheem Sterling started from the youth ranks of Liverpool before upgrading to the first team and played a huge role as a winger. During this period, the English earned his first cap for the England national team and is now a full member the team.
Raheem Sterling moved to Manchester City in the summer of 2015 for £49 million, this move has proved a great deal for the Cityzens with his pace he has surely comeout to do good for Manchester City.
1. Kevin De Bruyne
Finally, the most expensive player in the Premier League 2016 is Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne. The former Chelsea man has been on top of his game since leaving Chelsea in 2014 to join German side Wolfsburg where he impressed and earned himself a big money move back to England but this time, with Manchester City for £51 million making this transfer the second most expensive transfer ever in the Premier League.
After he great season with Wolfsburg, he was named the Footballer of the Year by the German football association. Well, Chelsea will definitely regret letting this lad leave Stanford Bridge.