Talking Point: Who is the most skilful player in the Premier League?
A simple question for this unseasonably mild Wednesday… who is the most skilful player in the Premier League?
It’s an interesting question, I think, especially now that Cristiano Ronaldo no longer plays in England.
Players definitely seem to get a little less time on the ball in England than they do in Europe’s other major leagues, so you don’t see that many players showing off their tricks; they don’t have the time.
A few names to conjure with before you have your say: Robin van Persie, Nani, Joe Cole, Fernando Torres, Ryan Giggs, Andrey Arshavin, Robinho, Mikel Arteta, Dimitar Berbatov, Wayne Rooney… ah, you know who the main candidates are.
Anyway, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts…
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Andrey Arshavin
Fernando Torres.
Adebayor
For pure talent and ball skills, Robinho. For effectiveness, Fernando Torres.
Titus Bramble
Robinho Robinho Robinho
Andrey Arshavin
Vermalen at Arsenal, because of how he’s fitted into team and goals he’s scored.
berbatov!!!
Giggs!
Ryan Giggs – Pure Talent in all aspects of the game
Robinho obviously
i’d say benayoun! or Torres
joey cole…pre-injury…
well michael owen is showing a little of that magic from his ballon de oro win, but overall id say nani and berbatov, but i dont understand torres…hes a shite
Alex, did you get kicked in the head or something? Berbatov cost 30m and is shit. Torres scored 47 in 66. It’s like comparing Robbie Williams with Bob Dylan.
SONKO
arshavin by a country mile
im an arsenal fan so i’d have to say arshavin but ryan giggs has got superb skill in almost every aspect. He only lacks the speed
Kevin Davies of course.
Zamora?
Modric !
Well as an Arsenal fan my first thought was Arshavin… then decided to be impartial. Torres, I reckon :)
Robinho!
berbatov has the best touch for sure
In terms of pure skill, Dimitar Berbatov. He might not be effective, but he can work some magic
berbatov and im not the biggest fan
Ryan Giggs or Berbatov. RVP as well, but Giggsy all the way!
hey why anelka’s pic on?
am a chelsea fan and i guess the verdict is Joey cole. CASE CLOSED
Arshavin
Aaron Lennon without doubt.
Ryan Giggs, are you kidding me, he is like 38 and a piece of shit
robinho.
but arsha, joe cole, and jermain defoe (based on his unbelievable technical ability) are right there as well.
Berbatov. Although Cesc is a first touch wizard.
Fernando Torres!
Robinho!!
first off, the nomination for aaron lennon must be ridiculed. That is just a horrible choice. berbatov has a great touch but not the dribbling skills. Giggs has no flash, no jukes. not anymore
its gotta be robinho or arshavin. honorable mention to Torres.
Definitely Edwin van der Sar. His dribbling, pace, and crossing skills are amazing.
JOE COLE !!!!!!!!
Steven Ireland
Nicky Hunt.
torres has got to be one of the most talented footballers around!! he deserves to be noticed for his talent!
lol @ adebayor
ARSHAVIN
Ollie you should count the results and put them up
Robin van Persie.
Yossi Benayoun. His close control and dribbling is fantastic, he’s criminally underrated.
modric
First touch skill I’ll have to say Fabregas and Berbatov.
Glad to see so many Berbatov votes. I don’t think Torres shows that much skill, he is more direct and a good finisher. Joe Cole has skill, Giggs of course still has the magic even though he’s lost a yard of pace is still faster than most. Patrice Evra has some silky ones. Robinho has quick feet too.. Rio has shown some skills too, but he plays it safe mostly. It’s a hard one. Obviously it would’ve been a no brainer last season with Ronaldo being there.
No-one for the other Dutchman in the EPL?
I’ll go for him then: Ryan Babel!
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Robin van Persie, definitely
if not Torres then Drogba