Rohan Brahmbatt
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We will take a look at performances in the Premier League by individuals on this list who had the most impact in the league and showcased the ultimate desire to win the competition. We witnessed some nerve-wracking moments this season when the last year's champion Liverpool conceded 7 goals.
Here is a list of the top 5 potential candidates from the Premier League who can win the Ballon d'Or this season:
Ballon d’Or 2021: Potential candidates
1. Kevin De Bruyne – Manchester City
30-year-old Belgium attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is the best player in the Premier League by far without any competition in recent years. He has led City to Premier League glory 3 times since joining the club in the summer of 2015.
His impact on his team is by far the most crucial as he is the one providing most of the assists and when the team needs him the most he creates a goal-scoring opportunity. He is the most crucial player in the Premier League right now and is also the highest-paid player in the Premier League.
He led his team to the final of the 2020-21 Champions League where they lost to Premier League rivals Chelsea by a single goal. He was a crucial part of the Belgium squad who reached the quarter-finals of the EURO 2020 losing out to winners Italy.
2. Harry Kane – Tottenham
English striker Harry Kane has proved again and again that he is the most lethal striker in the Premier League with Tottenham forward scoring 23 goals in 35 appearances for the club. He was awarded the Premier League Playmaker of the Season.
His uncertainty about his future looks worrisome for Tottenham who is hoping that the forward will stay ahead of the new Premier League season as the club failed to qualify for the Champions League. Tottenham forward dodged the questions in the press conferences earlier saying that he will sort his future after the conclusion of the EURO 2020.
3. Jorginho – Chelsea
The 29-year-old veteran of the game has showcased his intelligence by sitting at the heart of midfield of the EURO 2020 Champions Italy and UEFA Champions League winner Chelsea. He was a crucial player in both the teams and enjoyed success with his club and country.
He showcased his composure against Spain in the semi-final of the EURO 2020 when he stepped up to take the crucial final spot-kick and finished in style. He is the highest goal-scorer on the Chelsea team with all his goals coming from the penalty spot.
4. Ruben Dias – Manchester City
Portuguese defender Ruben Diaz was a crucial member of the Manchester City team who won the Premier League this season. He became a strong vocal defender which was required in the team forming a wonderful partnership with English defender John Stones who revived his career this season.
He brought stability in the defense which looked vulnerable at times over the past few years and conceded at crucial times. He made 50 appearances for the club in all competitions scoring one goal for the club.
5. Ngolo Kante – Chelsea
French midfielder Ngolo Kante has become a perfect player in the Premier League right now with his extremely high work rate for his team. His partnership with Jorginho in the middle of the park has worked well for the Chelsea team.
He started his playing career in the second division of the French league and was demoted the following year to the third division. He played in the third division of French football and is now a World Cup winner with France and a Champions League winner with Chelsea.
