Over the last decade, several players have stood out as the ideal footballer. These are Arturo Vidal, Robert Lewandowski, Neymar, and Virgil van Dijk. They have all been fantastic players during their time in the Premier League and have pushed the boundaries of what it means to be a professional footballer.
Sergio Aguero
Argentine footballer, Sergio Leonel Aguero del Castillo, has been one of the best strikers in the world. He joined Atletico Madrid for the 2010–11 season. In his first season, Aguero scored seven goals and helped Atletico qualify for the UEFA Champions League. He then signed for Manchester City for the 2011–12 season.
Aguero started playing football at a young age. He joined the Indigente youth system at age nine and made his professional debut at age fifteen. He was the youngest player ever to make an appearance in the Argentine Primera Division.
He was part of the Argentina squad that won gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. He also participated in the U20 World Cup in 2007. In 2010, he was named to Argentina’s World Cup qualifying team and scored a goal against Bolivia.
Neymar
Despite his lack of fame, Neymar is one of the greatest footballers of the last decade. He has won numerous titles throughout his career, including three French Cups and two Coupe de la Ligue titles. He has also represented Brazil in the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. In fact, he is only 13 goals away from Pele’s all-time record of 200 goals.
He first made an impression in the Brazilian league when he was just 17 years old. He joined Santos in 2009. In his first season with the club, he won the Ligue 1 title, scoring 42 goals in 60 games. He was also named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year.
Gianluigi Buffon
Having made his professional debut in 1995 with Parma, Gianluigi Buffon quickly established himself as a promising young goalkeeper in Italy. He helped the club win the Coppa Italia in 1999. After a season with Paris Saint-Germain, he returned to Juventus, where he would spend the next 17 years. He is considered to be one of the world’s best goalkeepers.
Gianluigi Buffon’s performance in the UEFA Champions League in 2016 earned him a place on the list of the best goalkeepers in the tournament. He also placed fourth in the IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper Award.
After a season with PSG, Gianluigi Buffon returned to Juventus, where he would spend a second consecutive Serie A season. He became captain and played in all matches of the tournament. He helped the club reach the semi-finals of the Europa League. He then helped the team to secure a second successive Serie A title.
Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is considered to be one of the best defenders in the world. He is known for his speed, strong build, and fine defensive skills. He plays for Liverpool and the Netherlands. He is currently the captain of the Netherlands national team. He has played against players like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
During his time with the Celtic, he was named in the PFA Scotland Team of the Year. He also helped the Celtic team win the Scottish Premiership. His performance helped to end the 30-year league title drought. He was also awarded the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award.
Arturo Vidal
Having been crowned as the best midfielder of the last decade, Arturo Vidal is a player with elite-level skills in all aspects of the game. He’s a goal-scoring machine, a tactically versatile midfielder, and a winner.
Born on 22 May 1987, Vidal is from the San Joaquin suburb of Santiago, Chile. His father is named Arturo Erasmo. His uncle, Victor Hugo, was a famous footballer. His mother, Jacqueline, helped him develop a tough, unflinching personality.
In his early years, Vidal played several different roles: attacking midfielder, winger, and central defender. He was known for his anticipation and tackling, but also for his vision. He has a good passing game, which helps teammates to score more goals. He’s a great fit for a 4-1-4-1 or 4-3-3 formation, and he’s an effective penalty-kick shooter.
Robert Lewandowski
Despite his age, Robert Lewandowski has made a name for himself as one of the most successful and consistent strikers in the game. His athleticism is second to none, and he has a physical strength that is comparable to an Olympic gold medalist. Whether it’s scoring goals, winning awards, or representing his country, Robert Lewandowski is a superstar.
After a career in Poland, Robert Lewandowski moved to Germany in 2010. He started out with Ekstraklasa side Lech Poznan, then joined Borussia Dortmund in 2010 for almost five million euros. During his time in the Bundesliga, Lewandowski scored 18 goals in 33 games. He also helped BVB win the German championship twice under Jurgen Klopp.
