Morgan Schneiderlin is another very important part of the Southampton machine; he is that midfield general that all successful teams need. The Frenchman is very much in his prime still at just 24 years of age, and certainly a player that the club would want to make use of for years to come. An average rating of 7.27 this season gives a clear indication of both his quality and the consistency that he brings to the Saints midfield. Admittedly, he doesnt offer much from an attacking sense with just one goal and one assist all season, but that isnt really his game. Southampton had one of the leading defensive records earlier on in the season, and still have the seventh best defensive record in the Premier League and Schneiderlin plays an important part in that. The French midfielders qualities are underpinned by his tacking and passing ability; this season he has made 3.8 tackles per game and enjoys a passing accuracy of over 88%. Its these qualities and more that mean that its vital the player remains at the club beyond this summer.