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England’s Star Power – The 5 Most Marketable Premier League Footballers Currently Gracing Us

The 5 Most Marketable Premier League Footballers

In a world where the magnitude of sports, football being the most sought after in that regard, has expanded dramatically, the Premier League has managed to topple it’s European counterparts in terms of sheer popularity and dynamism. No other league in the continent has managed to attract the same number of eyeballs as the big one from England and several other factors have played a significant role in its ascent to the top. While the competitive nature of the Premier League and cash strapped sponsorships and TV deals have helped magnify it’s global appeal, one cannot play down the role of superstar footballers in it’s meteoric rise.

Over the past two decades, some of the biggest names in world football have plied their trade in the Premier League and have helped generate support for themselves and their respective clubs in numbers. From Thierry Henry to Cristiano Ronaldo, there has been no dearth of quality and that, in it’s own right has made this division far more enjoyable to watch.

Each of the top six clubs in England’s top flight has at least one marquee player and that has helped them to increase the visibility of the club, as well as their performances on the pitch. Here are five Premier League players that fit the bill for mass marketers today:

Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)

The mercurial Chile international made the switch from Barcelona to London right after the 2014 World Cup. Since then, he has been the Gunners’ talisman, averaging more than a goal every alternate game in the league. In doing so, his popularity has also risen to the extent that his mere presence on the pitch has generated extremely large viewership.

Following Arsenal’s dismal league campaign last season though, it is possible that Sanchez may consider a move elsewhere. Arsenal fans will hope he is not sold to a Premier League rival, should the situation reach breaking point.

Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur)

The 21-year old English midfielder has seen his stock rise exponentially since his move to North London from third division dwellers Milton Keynes Dons. Alli enjoyed a stellar season at a personal level for Tottenham recently, having scored 18 league goals and had been heavily involved in the club’s historic final season at the old White Hart Lane.

Now a full England international, Alli has become a household name in the country and a worldwide phenomenon. Some suggest he might turn out to be one of the best British midfielders of all time, should he continue with his upward trajectory. Given how quickly he has settled into life in the Premier League, it is hard to argue with that.

Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)

Who could forget one of the most exhilarating moments in Premier League history when the former Atletico Madrid hitman clinched Manchester City’s first league title in 44 years on the final day of the 2011-12 season? In the seasons that have elapsed ever since, Sergio Aguero has established himself as one of the world’s best strikers, with a sharp eye for goal and swift movement both on and off the ball. As a result, Aguero’s market value has also skyrocketed, making him one of the Premier League’s biggest stars.

Following the arrival of Brazilian wonder-kid Gabriel Jesus and the philosophy of football propagated by Pep Guardiola, one might assume Aguero’s place in the starting eleven is at risk and may lead to an uncomfortable phase for the Argentinian. Nevertheless, he is still a top quality centre-forward and is one of the poster boys of the most popular league in the world.

Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

2014-15’s PFA Player of the Year suffered a calamitous fall from grace the following season when Chelsea slumped to a shocking 10th placed finish and were at the time, rendered the worst Premier League champions ever. However, the appointment of Antonio Conte as manager sparked a revival in fortunes of the West Londoners as well as Hazard’s. The Belgian winger ended the season with 16 league goals, his highest tally in his five years in England and was awarded a place in the PFA Team of the Year.

Hazard has been widely regarded as one of the best players in the Premier League and with two league titles to his name, he has also been one of the division’s most marketable players. Hazard is entering the best years of his career and many will hope he stays at Stamford Bridge for the majority of those years, if not all of them.

Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

It only seems fair that the world’s most expensive player is on this list. Brought back to the club where he spent his formative years as a teenager, for a staggering £89million from Juventus, Paul Pogba is, without a doubt, the most attractive Premier League footballer at the moment. His activity on social media has gained plenty of attention too and many believe he was instrumental in urging good friend Romelu Lukaku to sign for United.

Pogba endured a difficult first season back at Old Trafford and will be keen to make his presence felt more often this year, with the club back in the Champions League. At 24, he still has his best years ahead of him and he might be United’s midfield enforcer for as long as a decade, give or take a couple of years.