Liverpool and Chelsea also have players amongst the best…
The Premier League is home to some of the best passers in world football, but who is the best?
Here are the top 10 players by their pas success rate. Surprisingly players such as Cesc Fabregas, David Silva, and Mesut Ozil are nowhere to be seen in this top ten.
They are beaten by some surprising names…
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Stats courtesy of WhoScored.
10) John Terry, Chelsea, 90.7% pass success
The defender has been in fine form for unbeaten Chelsea, playing every minute in the Premier League so far.
9) Fernando, Manchester City, 90.8% pass success
The summer signing hasn’t been perceived as being a massive hit since arriving, but he has at least been a reliable passer.
=7) Phil Jagielka, Everton, 91.1% pass success rate
The defender has adapted admirably to a more possession based style since Roberto Martinez took charge of the Toffees.
=7) Samir Nasri, Manchester City, 91.1% pass success
The Frenchman has come in ahead of his more noticed team mate David Silva.
6) Juan Mata, Manchester United, 91.5% pass success
The midfielder has been part of a Manchester United team who have broken in to the top four recently.
5) Ki Sun-Yueng, Swansea City, 91.6% pass success
The South Korean centre-mid is a key part of the Swans’ strong start to the season.
4) Laurent Koscielny, Arsenal, 91.7% pass success
The first of three Gunners in the top ten.
3) Martin Skrtel, Liverpool, 91.8% pass success
The Reds have endured a tough start to the campaign with poor defending common, but Skrtel has managed to at least keep possession.
2) Mathieu Flamini, Arsenal, 93% pass success
The thirty-year-old has come under criticism for his passing before, but this stat seems to go against the grain.
1) Mikel Arteta, Arsenal, 93.8% pass success
The North London club’s style would seem to be conducive to a lot of safe passing, so it is no surprise that the former Everton man has topped the list.