10 Most Ridiculously Underrated Ex Premier League Stars

10. Georgi Kinkladze

Kinkladze was a Georgian footballer (already a bad start) best known for his time with Manchester City and Derby County. Arriving at City in 1995, he was one of the earlier foreign imports to the Premier League, and his unpredictable talents were perfect for an attacking midfield role.

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Dribbling was always Kinkladze's forte. He is best remembered for the mazy run, ending with a chipped finish over the keeper in a '96 match against Southampton. This wasn't his only great finish. He became known for individual moments of brilliance on a consistent basis.

Unfortunately for Kinkladze, he didn't play for the best teams. City were far from the powerhouse they are today, and the 95/96 season ended in relegation. At that stage he could have signed for Barcelona, Liverpool or Inter Milan but chose to stay on, only for the next season to end in another relegation.

If he'd have jumped ship, who knows what he might have achieved.


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