Top 3 Premier League Players with the Greatest Touches

Kaoru Mitoma's sensational goal against Chelsea got us thinking. Which are the top 3 Premier League players with the greatest touches? Let's find out!

After Kaoru Mitoma's sensational goal against Chelsea, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher said, "The touch is as good as any you will see in the Premier League this season. Wow! Messi-like. And I don't say that lightly.". But this got us thinking. Which are the top 3 Premier League players with the greatest touches? 

At number 3, it has to be Riyad Mahrez. Generally, when an aerial ball comes to a player, they tend to trap it in the air and take another touch to direct it. But Mahrez was different. He used to trap aerial balls on a bounce, which allowed him to control and direct the ball with a single touch. By saving an additional touch, he was able to put his head up and look for the next move. Simply amazing!

At number 2, we have Dimitar Berbatov. Anyone who has played football even once in their life can tell how amazing touches Berbatov had. He used to trap aerial balls coming from 50-60 yards so easily as if it was a game of kids. Interestingly, when you used to watch Berbatov, he looked very slow and lazy. But that's the quality of great players. They make the game look easy and effortless.

At number 1, we have Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp. If you don't know him, go and watch his highlight videos. During the time when grounds were not that great and footballs were not that scientifically made, he did everything that players of today cannot even imagine. If you have less time and want to see how great he was, just watch his pirouette goal against Newcastle United.

Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comments!


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