There are many hardworking stars in world football who remain in the shadow of goals and assists, but ensure their team's "heartbeat." Experts from the renowned and influential publication The Athletic have released a special ranking of players whose work is not adequately recognized. Zamin.uz provides detailed information about this interesting list and our compatriot's place in it.
A total of 18 skilled players were included in this ranking, and experts separately studied their contribution to field efficiency and team success.
Valverde - leader, Khusanov - among the strongest
Federico Valverde, known as Real Madrid's "engine," has taken the top spot on the list. His versatility and tireless work were highly appreciated by the publication's analysts.
The most pleasing thing for us is that our foreign player Abdukodir Khusanov, who plays in the English Premier League, in particular, for the grand club "Manchester City," is also included in this prestigious list. Although our compatriot occupies the last place in the top 18, his recognition by such a large publication on a global scale is another achievement for Uzbek football.
Full list according to The Athletic's interpretation:
1. Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) - Unstoppable Motor.
2. Harry Maguire (Manchester United).
3. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) - Available at every point on the pitch.
4. João Neves (PSG).
5. Stanislav Lobotka (Napoli).
6. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich).
7. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich).
8. Alexander Pavlovich (Bayern Munich).
9. Domenico Berardi (Sassuolo).
10. Daley Blind ("Girona").
11. Malik Shayu (Newcastle United).
12. Mikkel Damsgaard (Brentford).
13. Eric Garcia (Barcelona).
14. Viktor Osimhen (Galatasaray).
15. Jordan Pickford (Everton).
16. Jürrien Timber (Arsenal).
17. Tayrick Mitchell ("Crystal Palace").
18. Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City) - pride of our Motherland.
As you can see, the list includes not only young talents but also experienced "sharks" like Harry Kane and Bernardo Silva. This indicates that even at the highest level, the true value of a player is not always correctly assessed by fans and the media.
Who else do you think should have been on the list? What are your thoughts on Abdukodir Khusanov's performances for the Citizens?
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