The Sports Lowdown For All Your News and OpinionsThe Premier League is full of talent from across the world and it is hard to see a league that has the all round quality that many fans and pundits class as the best in the world.
Whilst there may be individual talents that surpass the plethora of quality players from the Premier League, there are many talents particularly from South America that ply their trade in England.
Ryan Caunt looks at 5 of the best talents from continent of South America. Do you agree with his top five. Please let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheSportLowdown
5. Willian
Willian arrived in England with a reputation of being something of a show pony. The Brazilian had become a vital part of the Shakhtar Donetsk team which had impressed in European football and had made no secret of his intention to move out of Ukraine and into a more competitive league in order to try and break into the Brazil team. His arrival at Chelsea was controversial, with Tottenham close to agreeing a deal with the skilful winger before Chelsea swooped in to sign him in a deal worth £30 million.
Although many thought his transfer fee was excessive, Willian soon proved he was far more than the quick footed winger many thought he would be. While he soon proved himself to be more than capable with the ball at his feet, his work rate was also noted and his willingness to chase back and sacrifice himself for the team meant that he became a regular fixture in the Chelsea team. Although he failed to win any trophies in his first season with Chelsea, Willian played 25 times for Chelsea in the league while also featuring 11 times in their run to the Champions League semi-finals.
In his second season with the club, Willian continued to impress. He had been included in the Brazilian squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup and returned to the Chelsea set up more confident than before. A key player in the first half of the season, there were concerns that his place in the side would be in jeopardy when Juan Cuadrado was signed from Fiorentina, but the Columbian could not remove Willian from the side. Willian played a key role as Chelsea won the 2015 League Cup and the 2014/15 Premier League. The Brazilian played in 36 league games and continued to prove himself as a vital cog in the Chelsea side.
Now 27, Willian’s move to Stamford Bridge has helped him win trophies and consolidate his place in the Brazilian team. He now has 28 caps to his name. While his transfer fee seemed excessive at the time, he is now seen as representing value for money and will be hoping to win more medals with Chelsea.
