Paul Pogba: Top 10 central midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues, according to statistics as Frenchman’s form continues

Paul Pogba: Top 10 central midfielders in Europe’s top five leagues, according to statistics as Frenchman’s form continues
Another game, another goal and an assist for Manchester United star Paul Pogba.The French superstar, once the world’s most expensive footballer when he rejoined the Red Devils in 2016, is finally proving himself worthy of the 89million price tag.11

Pogba in action against Chelsea on Monday night.

His display against Chelsea in United’s 2-0 FA Cup fifth round victory had supporters swooning and proclaiming him as the best central midfielder on the planet at this moment in time.Pogba has thrilled since the arrival of interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in mid-December but he did also have some decent early season displays too.He’s certainly worth his recent praise but who have been the best central midfielders across the whole campaign in Europe’s top five leagues?Here at talkSPORT.com we took a look at the top 10 on WhoScored.com, of those who had made more than 14 league appearances. 10. Casemiro (Real Madrid) – 17 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.2911

Real Madrid have had a tough season but the Brazilian remains on form.

8= Ever Banega (Sevilla) – 18 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.3111

The Argentine has been a target for Arsenal.

8= Rodrigo (Atletico Madrid)– 19 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.3111

The former Villarreal ace has been a hit under Diego Simeone.

7. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)– 16 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.3411

A hit in a central role this season, the Portuguese has been a key player under Pep Guardiola.

6. Paul Pogba (Manchester United)– 17 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.3511

Solskjaer has been able to get the best from Pogba.

5. Allan (Napoli)– 16 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.3711

Jorginho left the Serie A side but Allan has stepped up under Carlo Ancelotti.

4. Fernandinho (Manchester City)– 20 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.4911

Still one of the best in the world at 33.

3. Daniel Parejo (Valencia)– 22 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.5011

Parejo continues to be one of the best players in LaLiga outside of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

2. David Silva (Manchester City)– 18 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.54getty11

Like team-mate Fernandinho, Silva shows no sign of decline at 33.

1. Teji Savanier (Nimes)– 20 league appearances – WhoScored.com rating = 7.8811

Not many had heard of the Frenchman ahead of the season but he’s impressed with three goals and eight assists in Ligue 1.

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