Although goalkeepers, defenders and forwards are clearly all vital parts of any football team, midfielders are invariably the creative hub, influence and leadership of the side. They contribute both going forward and defensively, and they play in an area of the pitch that is the most pressurised. Since the start of the Premier League in 1992, we have seen some truly wonderful midfielders grace the greatest league in the world. There have been homegrown talents and foreign imports in abundance, and week in, week out they have showcased their brilliance. This list looks at who have been the 10 greatest midfielders to grace the English game over the last 22 years, NOT the most decorated. There are players in this list who may not have won countless medals, but their sheer quality and importance to their team was unrivalled. Nicky Butt won the league six times, for example, but is he among the very best midfielders since 1992? Absolutely not. Finding a top 10 was not difficult at all, but ranking them was incredibly tricky. Here are the 10 Greatest Midfielders Of The Premier League Era........
