Trent Alexander-Arnold:
Last on the list is another player that carries the aura of a seasoned pro at this point and the second to be nominated for both Young Player and Player of the Season.
After a difficult campaign both personally and for his team Liverpool in 2020/21, Trent Alexander-Arnold returned with a vengeance this season.
Helped by the stronger base behind him, attributed largely to the return of Virgil van Dijk, the 23-year-old has been allowed the freedom to attack with renewed spirit.
Despite hopes of a historical quadruple diminishing as City retain their grip at the top of the Premier League, Alexander-Arnold has helped Jürgen Klopp’s side sustain an attack on all fronts.
Having already secured a Carabao Cup, the reinstated England international has an FA Cup and Champions League final to look forward to.
With 12 assists, Alexander-Arnold is second only to teammate Mohamed Salah and has seen improvement in his often criticised defensive ability.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's 2021/22 Premier League season by numbers:
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◉ Highest xA
◉ Highest xA open-play
◉ Most passes into the final ⅓
◉ Most passes into opp. box
◉ Most Big Chances created
◎ 84 chances created
◎ 12 assists
The right-back in playmaker pyjamas. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/npTcRck7tL
Making the list is an achievement in itself but if you were to pick a frontrunner, last year’s winner Phil Foden and the year prior to that Trent Alexander-Arnold are hard to separate when considering potential silverware. Who gets your pick?