The Best Players In The Premier League In Every Position 2026/27

The Premier League is the most-watched league on the planet and home to the greatest players in the world.

From the goalkeepers commanding their boxes to the strikers leading the line, the English top flight is packed full of rising stars and established names, and there’s nothing fans love more than debating which of their favourite players are the very best at what they do.

Below are the best players in the Premier League, sorted by position and updated weekly.

Ranking factors – to help rank the players in order, we’ve used the following criteria:

• Current form
• Importance to team
• Reputation and honours

Best goalkeepers in the Premier League

David Raya tops the list after establishing himself as a Premier League winner for Arsenal, combining sharp reflexes with the kind of composure on the ball that makes him integral to the Gunners’ build-up play. Gianluigi Donnarumma, meanwhile, arrived at Man City with a European pedigree few can match, and it hasn’t taken long for him to look every bit the upgrade City needed between the sticks.

Alisson remains a class above most when he’s fit and firing, even if defensive issues at Liverpool have occasionally masked his quality. Jordan Pickford continues to be the heartbeat of the Everton rearguard, while Emiliano Martinez’s shot-stopping and penalty-saving pedigree – not to mention his big-game temperament — keeps him firmly among the division’s elite.

[See the Full Top 20 Goalkeepers in the Premier League]

Best right-backs in the Premier League

Jurrien Timber has quietly become one of the best full-backs in Europe, blending relentless energy with the tactical intelligence to play multiple roles across Arsenal’s backline. Reece James, when available, remains a level above most right-backs in the country – his athleticism and attacking output make him a genuine game-changer whenever he pulls on the Chelsea shirt.

Pedro Porro’s crossing ability continues to fuel the Tottenham attack from deep, while Daniel Munoz has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most underrated performers, contributing goals and assists from a nominally defensive position. Matty Cash rounds out the top five, having been a model of consistency for Aston Villa on both sides of the ball.

[See the Full Top 20 Right-Backs in the Premier League]

Best centre-backs in the Premier League

William Saliba’s pace, positioning and reading of the game make him the standout centre-back in the country right now, forming the spine of an Arsenal defence that has been the envy of the league. Virgil van Dijk, despite the years ticking by, remains a colossus at the back for Liverpool – his leadership and aerial dominance still setting the standard.

Gabriel Magalhaes gives Arsenal a formidable partnership at the back, adding goals at the other end as a genuine set-piece threat. Josko Gvardiol has developed into one of City’s most important players regardless of whether he’s deployed at centre-back or left-back, while Ruben Dias’ experience and know-how continue to anchor a City defence going through a period of transition.

[See the Full Top 20 Centre-Backs in the Premier League]

Best left-backs in the Premier League

Nico O’Reilly’s breakout was one of the stories of last season, and his combination of physicality, technical quality and end product puts him in top spot. Lewis Hall has developed into one of Newcastle’s most consistent performers, offering both defensive solidity and a genuine outlet down the left.

Piero Hincapie has added a physical, front-footed edge to Arsenal’s left side since his move, while Neco Williams has been one of Nottingham Forest‘s most important players, his energy up and down the flank a key part of their system. Milos Kerkez continues to show glimpses of the qualities that made him one of the most sought-after left-backs in Europe before his switch to Liverpool.

[See the Full Top 20 Left-Backs in the Premier League]

Best midfielders in the Premier League

Bruno Fernandes remains the heartbeat of Manchester United, dictating games with his passing range and continuing to rack up goals and assists at a rate few midfielders in Europe can match. Declan Rice has taken his game to another level entirely at Arsenal, adding genuine end product to his all-action defensive work and forming one of the league’s most dominant midfield partnerships.

Dominik Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool’s standout performers even when the rest of the team has struggled, his set-piece delivery and work-rate proving invaluable. Bruno Guimaraes gives Arsenal further central quality, while Moises Caicedo has developed into one of the most complete midfielders in the country, his ball-winning ability underpinning everything Chelsea do further forward.

[See the Full Top 20 Midfielders in the Premier League]

Best wingers in the Premier League

Bukayo Saka is, by a distance, the best winger in the Premier League – his goal contributions and big-game influence have made him one of English football’s most important players. Antoine Semenyo has settled into life at Man City seamlessly, his directness and eye for goal making an instant impact on the flank.

Jeremy Doku’s unpredictability continues to cause defenders nightmares, while Matheus Cunha has given Manchester United a genuine attacking spark since his arrival, capable of both creating and finishing chances. Morgan Rogers rounds out the top five, his breakout form having marked him out as one of the most exciting wide players in the country.

[See the Full Top 20 Wingers in the Premier League]

Erling Haaland remains the most feared finisher in the country, his goalscoring numbers still in a class of their own even during quieter spells. Ollie Watkins continues to be Aston Villa’s most important attacking outlet, his movement and finishing making him one of the most reliable strikers in the league year after year.

Joao Pedro has been a superb addition for Chelsea, offering both goals and assists since his move from Brighton. Igor Thiago has established himself as one of the most underrated forwards in the division at Brentford, while Viktor Gyokeres has continued to add goals to his game since making the step up to the Premier League.

[See the Full Top 20 Strikers in the Premier League]