I love watching him’ – Rio Ferdinand springs a surprise as he names Premier League’s best player.

When football talk turns to the best player in a particular league, it’s always very subjective. For instance, what does one base their ‘best’ rating on?

Goals scored? Assists provided? Competency in the role, leadership… there are so many different metrics.

In any case, when previous global stars are the ones proliferating the conversation, it's most likely worth a tune in. 


That is definitely what occurred on BT Sport when Rio Ferdinand was approached to name the Premier League's best player. 


Given his Man United associations, he might've been required to go for Bruno Fernandes, especially as the Portuguese has been instrumental in the Red Devils' ascent throughout the most recent a year. 



That he didn't was something of a shock. 


"[Jack] Grealish. I love watching him," he said to Robbie Savage, refered to by the Daily Mirror. 

"In case I will watch a player and I'm putting him at No.10 I need to see somebody float past individuals, attract individuals to them, make space for different players and afterward get helps and get objectives. 

"There's an extraordinary contention for [James] Maddison, there's an incredible contention for different players. 

"Grealish is the best part in the alliance at this moment, on structure. He's been the best player this season."


Cc: caughtoffside.

I love watching him’ – Rio Ferdinand springs a surprise as he names Premier League’s best player.

When football talk turns to the best player in a particular league, it’s always very subjective. For instance, what does one base their ‘best’ rating on?

Goals scored? Assists provided? Competency in the role, leadership… there are so many different metrics.

In any case, when previous global stars are the ones proliferating the conversation, it's most likely worth a tune in. 


That is definitely what occurred on BT Sport when Rio Ferdinand was approached to name the Premier League's best player. 


Given his Man United associations, he might've been required to go for Bruno Fernandes, especially as the Portuguese has been instrumental in the Red Devils' ascent throughout the most recent a year. 



That he didn't was something of a shock. 


"[Jack] Grealish. I love watching him," he said to Robbie Savage, refered to by the Daily Mirror. 

"In case I will watch a player and I'm putting him at No.10 I need to see somebody float past individuals, attract individuals to them, make space for different players and afterward get helps and get objectives. 

"There's an extraordinary contention for [James] Maddison, there's an incredible contention for different players. 

"Grealish is the best part in the alliance at this moment, on structure. He's been the best player this season."


Cc: caughtoffside.