The Premier League is rightfully considered the strongest league in the world. Its appeal to fans from different countries, including Vietnam, is based on fierce competition and the presence of world-class players. It is the individual brilliance of footballers that turns the English championship into a unique spectacle, where every round becomes an event.

Popularity and the role of players

Stars of the Premier League not only win matches but also shape the league’s image. Their statistics, charisma, and leadership attract millions of viewers, and games featuring them are among the most watched. Today we can highlight ten players who have the greatest impact on the face of the competition.

Top 10 players of today’s Premier League

1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – Premier League’s top scorer and assist leader with 29 goals and 18 assists. Winner of the Golden Boot, the Playmaker Award, and named PFA Player of the Season for the third time.
2. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – Scored 22 Premier League goals, proving once again that he is one of Europe’s most prolific strikers.
3. Alexander Isak (Newcastle United) – Registered 23 goals and 6 assists in 34 matches, leading Newcastle’s attack and earning a place in the PFA Team of the Season.
4. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) – Captain and defensive rock of Liverpool. Provided stability and leadership in a season where the team relied heavily on his consistency.
5. Declan Rice (Arsenal) – Arsenal’s midfield anchor, dictating the game’s tempo, recovering possession, and showing leadership qualities that made him vital in big matches.
6. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) – Creative winger and symbol of England’s new generation. Consistently contributed with goals and assists across competitions.
7. Cole Palmer (Chelsea) – The breakout star of Chelsea’s season. Became the club’s top scorer with over 20 goals in all competitions and emerged as one of the Premier League’s brightest young talents.
8. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool) – Named Premier League Young Player of the Season after stepping up in midfield with energy, ball progression, and tactical intelligence.
9. Florian Wirtz (Liverpool) – Had a brilliant campaign in the Bundesliga with 14 league goals and double-digit assists. Voted Germany’s Footballer of the Year and completed a record-breaking transfer to Liverpool in summer 2025.
10. Phil Foden (Manchester City) – The creative heartbeat of Manchester City’s midfield. Continued to deliver goals and assists while controlling games with flair and intelligence, cementing his place as one of the best in the league.

Shaping the future of the Premier League

Today’s Premier League is a mix of tactics and individual brilliance. Salah, Haaland, Isak, and others do more than decide matches — they define the style of the league itself. Their achievements raise the tournament’s global profile, while Newcastle FC, with leaders like Isak, proves it can compete with the traditional giants.