Declan Rice, Alexis Mac Allister and James Maddison, who all joined new clubs in 2023/24, all feature, having excelled at their new teams. The Premier League has been home to some of the best midfielders in the world over the years.

The Premier League's best midfielders have been ranked based on their importance to their clubs, goal contributions, and their overall impact in games. Kevin De Bruyne's level of consistency and brilliance at Manchester City makes him the standout midfielder in the league.

Kevin De Bruyne's level of consistency and brilliance at Manchester City makes him the standout midfielder in the league. Declan Rice, Alexis Mac Allister and James Maddison, who all joined new clubs in 2023/24, all feature, having excelled at their new teams.

Before his lengthy injury lay-off, James Maddison ranked top per 90 for the m ost chances created, the most penalty area entries, the most accurate passes into the area and the most shot-ending sequences. Bruno Guimarães won more ground duels and won more fouls than any other player in Europe’s top seven leagues in 2023/24.