Five of the greatest midfielders in Premier League history, do you agree with this ranking?

Since the establishment of the Premier League in 1992, this arena has witnessed the birth and shining of countless world-class stars. And in all positions, no one can determine the direction of the game better than the midfield. They are the team's metronome, the offense and defense converter, and the ultimate success or failure of the entire season.

Of course, rankings of midfield masters have always been a topic of opinion. Vieira, Roy Keane, Yaya Toure... countless great names have not even made it to this final list. In order to be as objective as possible, this ranking will comprehensively consider the following core factors: personal data (goals, assists), team honors (trophies), personal influence and career durability.

No. 5: Kevin De Bruyne

As one of the most comprehensive midfielders of this era, De Bruyne has all the qualities of a perfect midfielder. The accurate pass of the scalpel, the world-class long shot and the unparalleled field vision.

During his time at Manchester City, he was the core of the team's domination of the Premier League and won numerous trophies. In the 2022-23 season, as the midfielder brain, he led the team to complete the historic "triple-champion" achievement. His iconic right-hand cross has long become an unsolvable landscape in the Premier League. In 2025, he bid farewell to the Premier League with 119 assists second only to Giggs, bringing a perfect end to his legendary career.

The fourth place: Ryan Giggs

The name Giggs is synonymous with Manchester United. The 24-year career of the Red Devils itself is an irreplicable legend of loyalty. What is even more amazing is that he has always maintained a very high competitive level during these long years.

As the most honored player in English football history, he holds 13 Premier League championship trophys and is the most important founder of the Ferguson dynasty. From a fast horse on the wing in the early stage to a midfielder who controlled the rhythm in the later stage, Giggs used his career to perfectly interpret what football wisdom is.

Third place: Frank Lampard

As the midfielder with the most goals in the Premier League history, Lampard redefined the scoring ability of midfielders. He is the only non-forward player in the top ten scorers in the Premier League history.

His ghostly back-row insertion and precise shooting skills are the nightmare for all opponents. In addition to scoring goals, he also has excellent passing skills and tireless running. In the Iron-blooded Blues in Mourinho's era, Lampard's stability and leadership temperament are the key to the team winning multiple Premier League championships. He used his perfect career to fight back against all the doubts he made when he debuted.

Steven Gerrard

Although he has never been involved in the Premier League championship, this cannot shake Gerrard's position in the midfield master's hall. That league trophy also became the most tragic move in the story of this lonely hero.

For more than ten years, he has been Liverpool's flag and soul. He used his comprehensive skills, bursting long shots and tenacious fighting to carry the team forward alone. His leadership temperament is unparalleled and he can always pull the team back from the edge of the cliff with his own strength at critical moments. The 2005 Istanbul Night is the best proof. He is the perfect microcosm of an era, the spiritual totem of a city.

No. 1: Paul Scholes

Zidane said: "He is the most difficult opponent." Harvey said: "He is the best midfielder of our generation." There is no need to say that Scholes' historical status is so sincerely praised by his greatest opponents of his generation.

He has been the metronome of Manchester United midfielder for nearly two decades. He has a vision of everything, a long pass that is as accurate as centimeters and a long shot that is shocking. His reading and tactical understanding of the game made him the most irreplaceable brain in the Ferguson system. In 2012, he, who had retired, made a resolute comeback for the needs of the team and helped Manchester United win the league championship. This is the legend of the master.