EPL: The Five Most In-form Players In Each Position In Premier League Teams

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The Premier League season is now over halfway through, and several players have hit top form and are standing out in their respective positions.

There are about 25 players in each Premier League squad, but only a few have performed exceptionally well for their respective club sides and elevated themselves to be the most outstanding players through their performances and stats.

With the English Premier League reaching matchday 24 this weekend, we continue to look ahead to the team that will be crowned as champion.

Meanwhile, as league powerhouses are striving to secure a European football spot next season, some are also looking for a way to escape relegation and remain in the English top flight.

Although goals are usually the beauty of the game, there are other factors to consider when ranking the influence of the players on the field.

In this article, we'll take a look at the five most in-form players in each position in Premier League teams this season, according to 90min.

These rankings are based on players performance since the beginning of the 2023-2024 season for their respective clubs.

Goalkeepers

Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa)

The Argentina goalkeeper is one of Aston Villa's secret weapons. The former Arsenal has kept 6 clean sheets in the EPL and 10 in 30 appearances across all competitions this season.

Ederson (Manchester City)

Ederson has represented the Citizens in 26 games so far this season. He has conceded 22 goals, and kept 6 clean sheets.

Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham)

Guglielmo Vicario has conceded 27 goals and kept 5 clean sheets in 23 matches. The Italian goalkeeper has received 2 yellow cards in the Premier League this season.

Allison Becker (Liverpool)

Alisson Becker has conceded 17 goals and kept 7 clean sheets in 21 matches in the Premier League. That means when the Brazilian is in goal, his team conceded a goal every 111 minutes.

Jordan Pickford (Everton)

Jordan Pickford has conceded 32 goals and kept 9 clean sheets in 27 matches in all competitions. He's saved 69 of the 99 shots faced.

Defenders

Joe Gomez (Liverpool)

Joe Gomez is the longest-serving player currently at Liverpool to have played during Jurgen Klopp’s era. And this isn’t the only factor that makes him special.

Gomez has played in various roles, stepping up to the pitch whenever he is needed, and this is believed to be one of his greatest qualities.

The England International has featured in 30 games across all competitions this season. He has registered one assist so far.

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

The Dutch player and Liverpool captain has been in his top form this season. He has appeared in 25 games for the Reds, scoring one goal and registering two assists across all competitions.

Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)

Despite his club fighting to escape relegation, the 21-year-old has risen for the club when he's most needed.

Following his eye-catching performances this season, he has drawn the interest of top European clubs including Manchester United and Real Madrid.

He has one goal from 20 Premier League starts in the current campaign.

Destiny Udogie (Tottenham)

The Italian International has emerged as a key member of Ange Postecoglou's team. He has featured in 20 matches, scoring two goals and 3 assists for the London club side this season.

Pedro Porro (Tottenham)

The 24-year-old has played 22 games for Spurs. He has registered seven assists. Porro is yet to get himself on the scoresheet in the league but showcased himself as an important part of the London club.

Midfielders

Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

The Portuguese has scored 6 goals in 18 matches so far in the Premier League. Bernardo Silva has recorded 10 goals so far this season.

The midfielder has taken 17 shots in the 18 games he has played in the Premier League.

Declan Rice (Arsenal)

The England International is one of the most outstanding defensive midfielders in the Premier League.
He has scored 3 goals in 32 matches in all competitions this season.

Declan Rice has taken 16 shots in 23 games so far in the Premier League.

John McGinn (Aston Villa)

The Scottish player has scored 6 goals in 23 matches so far in the Premier League. 4 of the 6 goals were scored at home while he scored 2 goals in away games.

Rodri (Manchester City)

Rodri has scored 6 goals and 5 assists in 26 matches so far this season. 3 of the 5 goals were scored at home while he scored 3 goals in away games.

Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)

The Argentine has scored 1 goal in 18 matches so far in the Premier League. He scored the goal at home while he scored 0 goals at away games.

The former Brighton midfielder has taken 11 shots in 18 matches so far this season. Of the 11 shots, 3 shots were on target and the other 8 shots were off target.

Forwards

Richarlison (Tottenham)

The Brazilian forward is back to his best after a disastrous campaign last season. Richarlison has scored 10 goals in 20 Premier League games this season.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa)

Ollie Watkins has scored 11 goals in 23 matches in the Premier League this season. 6 of the 11 goals were scored at home while he scored 5 goals at away games.

Dominic Solanke (Bournemouth)

The 26-year-old has scored 13 goals in 22 Premier League games this season. 6 of the 13 goals were scored at home while he scored 7 goals at away games.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

The England International has scored 8 goals in 22 games so far in the Premier League.

Bukayo Saka has taken 34 shots in 22 matches. Of the 34 shots, 21 shots were on target and the other 13 shots were off target.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea)

The England International has delivered on several occasions when he's most needed. So far this season, he has scored 14 goals and provided 7 assists in 30 games across all competitions.