The definitive list: CaughtOffside’s 50 best Premier League players for the 2014/15 season as it draws to a close…
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50) Jose Fonte (Southampton)
An underrated defender who has been consistently solid for Southampton in their excellent season, Jose Fonte makes it into our top 50.
49) Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)
A talented young right-back who has caught the eye for Arsenal, Hector Bellerin looks a great prospect for the future after this breakthrough season.
48) James Tomkins (West Ham United)
A defender who always achieves great stats, James Tomkins of West Ham has earned his place on this list.
47) Leroy Fer (Queens Park Rangers)
One of QPR’s better players in this disappointing season, Leroy Fer has done a good job for Rangers in midfield.
46) Daryl Janmaat (Newcastle United)
An impressive debut season for attack-minded right-back Daryl Janmaat at Newcastle United.
45) Alex Song (West Ham United)
On loan from Barcelona, Alex Song has shown some of his best form for the Hammers this season, looking back to his best.
44) Stewart Downing (West Ham United)
Another player revitalised at Upton Park, Stewart Downing has been hugely improved this term with some fine midfield displays.
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43) Saido Berahino (West Bromwich Albion)
A promising young striker, 21-year-old West Brom starlet Saido Berahino has caught the eye with 12 Premier League goals this year.
42) Fabian Delph (Aston Villa)
Now an England regular, Fabian Delph has been superb for Aston Villa throughout this difficult season for the club.
41) Christian Benteke (Aston Villa)
A striker back to his best after injury, Christian Benteke would surely be higher if he’d played more this term.
40) Fraser Forster (Southampton)
A great first season in the Premier League for Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster, who has been unfortunate to miss the end of the campaign through injury.
39) Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur)
Another of the league’s finest shot-stoppers, Hugo Lloris has had another fine season for Tottenham this year.
38) Mile Jedinak (Crystal Palace)
A key player for Crystal Palace who contributes a lot in goals and assists, Mile Jedinak has had another quietly effective season.
37) Yannick Bolasie (Crystal Palace)
Another star player at Selhurst Park, Yannick Bolasie is an exciting winger starting to show some consistency and end product in his game.
36) James McCarthy (Everton)
A midfielder who continues to impress despite a poor season overall from Everton, James McCarthy is certainly among the finest in the country.
35) Francis Coquelin (Arsenal)
A player who has made a real impression in the second half of the season, Francis Coquelin has been a revelation for Arsenal and should rank even higher next year.
34) Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Still one of the best goalkeepers around, Joe Hart has been a rock for Manchester City again this season.
33) Danny Ings (Burnley)
A highly promising young striker, Danny Ings’ goals have given Burnley some hope of avoiding relegation.
32) Nathaniel Clyne (Southampton)
One of the finest right-backs in the country, Nathaniel Clyne has become first choice for England after an excellent season for Southampton.
31) Michael Carrick (Manchester United)
A player missed through injury for much of the season, Michael Carrick has been instrumental for Manchester United when he has played.
30) Angel Di Maria (Manchester United)
Not as great as expected, but Angel Di Maria has still made his mark at United this season with 3 goals and 10 assists in the league.
29) Gylfi Sigurdsson (Swansea City)
One of the best creative midfielders in the division, Gylfi Sigurdsson has been an excellent signing since returning to Swansea.
28) Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur)
Still needing to do it week in week out, Christian Eriksen has shown some moments of brilliance for Spurs this season and should only improve.
27) Ashley Young (Manchester United)
A surprise performer for the Red Devils, Ashley Young has been key for the club in recent times and deserves his place in this list.
26) David Silva (Manchester City)
Still a strongly influential playmaker for City, David Silva has maintained his fine performances despite the club’s recent slump.
25) Charlie Austin (Queens Park Rangers)
A lethal goalscorer who has shone for QPR, Charlie Austin has had a terrific first season in the Premier League despite looking destined for relegation.
24) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
A much improved performer for Arsenal this season, Mesut Ozil has looked back to his best despite some time out injured.
23) Jordan Henderson (Liverpool)
Fast becoming one of Liverpool’s most important players, Jordan Henderson has been a real leader and top performer for the Reds this term.
22) Gary Cahill (Chelsea)
A rock solid centre-back, Gary Cahill has been a key player for Chelsea in their run to the top of the table.
21) Juan Mata (Manchester United)
After a slow start, Juan Mata has come into his own towards the end of the campaign and looks like becoming one of the best playmakers in Europe again.
20) Marouane Fellaini (Manchester United)
Another hugely improved player from last season, Marouane Fellaini has found his feet at Old Trafford and now looks undroppable for Louis van Gaal’s side.
19) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool)
An exciting young winger who continues to deliver for Liverpool it’s been another good season for Raheem Sterling in the Premier League.
18) Oscar (Chelsea)
A great player to watch, Oscar has shone again for Chelsea after becoming a key player in the number ten role under Jose Mourinho.
17) Ander Herrera (Manchester United)
A great signing by United, Ander Herrera has had a highly productive first season in English football.
16) Olivier Giroud (Arsenal)
With 14 goals in the league, Olivier Giroud has been excellent for Arsenal and silenced many critics with his best season in a Gunners shirt.
15) Nemanja Matic (Chelsea)
One of the best defensive midfielders in Europe, Nemanja Matic has been a major part of Chelsea’s success this season, showing great work-rate and quality in the middle of the park.
14) Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
A fan favourite and genuine world class right-back, Branislav Ivanovic is another Serbian star at Chelsea who has been hugely important in the title race.
13) Morgan Schneiderlin (Southampton)
One of the best all-round midfielders in the league this season, Morgan Schneiderlin may have earned himself a move to a bigger club with his displays for Southampton.
12) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Back to his best after a difficult couple of years, Wayne Rooney has been strong in his first season as United captain, particularly when used upfront.
11) John Terry (Chelsea)
A defensive rock for Chelsea even in the final years of his career, John Terry is undoutbedly still one of the best in the land.
10) Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool)
A delightfully skillful Brazilian playmaker who improves all the time, Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool has been a joy to watch this season.
9) Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea)
A world class goalkeeper who looks set to guide Chelsea to the title in his first full season as a Premier League player.
8) Santi Cazorla (Arsenal)
His best season in an Arsenal shirt, Santi Cazorla has been class since moving into a more central role for Arsene Wenger’s side, dominating some big games.
7) Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea)
Despite fading slightly in the second half of the season, Cesc Fabregas scored a crucial goal against QPR last week and has added some much-needed creativity to this Blues side.
6) David de Gea (Manchester United)
Confirming his status as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, David de Gea has been immense for Manchester United this season.
5) Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
Still in with a chance of the Golden Boot despite City’s poor form, Sergio Aguero remains one of the most lethal finishers in England.
4) Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
A fantastic debut season for Alexis Sanchez in an Arsenal shirt, the Chilean forward has scored 14 goals and contributed 8 assists in the league.
3) Diego Costa (Chelsea)
Another great new addition to the Premier League, Diego Costa has been the perfect signing for Chelsea to solve their problems upfront, scoring 19 goals.
2) Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
An absolute revelation for Tottenham and England, Harry Kane is joint-top scorer in the league with 19 goals and is a strong challenger for the Player of the Year award.
1) Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
Viewed by many as the best player in the country now after Luis Suarez’s exit last summer, Eden Hazard has been consistently excellent for Chelsea this term, providing 12 goals and 8 assists.
