For football lovers, especially the English Premier League, surely no stranger to a series of green field stars, right?
One of the countries in Europe that produces football talent is Portugal.
Noted, there are around 27 players from Portugal who have a career in the Premier League 2022/2023.
They defend a number of clubs from the bottom to the top in the English League.
Some of them are able to compete with players from other countries and native England.
In this article, SportReviews will present a list of 5 players from Portugal with the highest ratings playing in the English Premier League, quoted from the Who Scored page. Check it out!
5 Highest-Rated Portuguese Players in the EPL
- Joao Cancelo
The Portuguese player with the highest rating is Joao Cancelo. Cancelo is a mainstay on the left side of Manchester City’s defense.
The player who has played with Valencia and Juventus has the ability to attack and defend equally well.
He is averaging 1.9 successful tackles and 1.1 interceptions per game.
While in assisting the attack, he is very good at opening fire.
Cancelo managed to record 1.1 shots per game to produce 1 goal in the match against Nottingham Forest.
- Ruben Neves
Ruben Neves’ contribution is quite large for Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves).
Even though his team is still stuck at the bottom of the 2022/2023 Premier League standings, the ability of Ruben Neves is not in doubt.
Ruben Neves is known to be very good at stopping attacks.
The player born in Santa Maria da Feira plays as a defensive midfielder.
Ruben Neves is averaging 3.9 successful tackles, 2 interceptions and 3.1 clearances per game.
So far, Ruben Neves has contributed 1 goal for Wolves.
- Bernardo Silva
Who does not know this one player, Bernardo Silva has continued to contribute to Manchester City since a few years ago.
Bernardo Silva previously defended the French League club, AS Monaco.
Of the 7 matches he has played with City this season, he has been involved in 7 goals for The Citizens.
Bernardo Silva has contributed 2 goals and 3 assists for Manchester City this season.
Bernardo also found the net against Newcastle United and Crystal Palace.
Bernardo Silva is good at releasing key passes.
In addition, Bernardo Silva is also very strong in holding the ball and helping the defense.
- Bruno Fernandes
Former Sporting Lisbon player Bruno Fernandes is still irreplaceable in Manchester United’s midfield.
Bruno Fernandes continues to make a positive impact from the side of the game.
Bruno Fernandes has an advantage in releasing key passes.
In addition, Bruno Fernandes often endangers opponents with his curling shots.
This season, he is averaging 1.7 key passes and 1.8 shots per game.
Bruno Fernandes this season is able to contribute 1 assist and 1 goal for Manchester United.
His only goal of the season has been scored against Southampton.
- Diogo Dalot
Diogo Dalot’s appearance with Manchester United continues to skyrocket.
Diogo Dalot continues to show impressive performances after becoming Erik Ten Hag’s first choice.
Diogo Dalot fills the plot of Manchester United’s right-back sector.
Noted, Dalot has appeared 6 times in the Premier League 2022/2023.
As the Red Devils mainstay full-back, Diogo Dalot is very strong in defense and attack.
Diogo Dalot who was born in Braga, Portugal is very good at tackling and sweeping.
Diogo Dalot also has the ability to release key passes with an average of 1.7 key passes per game when attacking.
Noted, this season Dalot has contributed 1 assist in the duel against Southampton.
Those are some names of players from Portugal who have high ratings in the Premier League this season, which is your favourite?
