Many footballers have played in the English Premier League in the twenty-first century, but only a few have had a significant impact on the league and are thus considered the most decisive players. To be referred to as a decisive player, one must be capable of creating goal-scoring opportunities as well as scoring goals. These are the Top 10 Most Influential Players in the English Premier League in the Twenty-First Century.
Rooney, Wayne: The former England striker and legend appeared in 491 Premier League games, scoring 208 goals and providing 103 assists. The talented winger began his career with Everton before joining Manchester United.
2. Frank Lampard: The England legend played 491 Premier League games for Chelsea, West Ham, and Manchester City, scoring 160 goals and providing 102 assists.
3. Thierry Henry: He appeared in 258 English Premier League matches for Arsenal, scoring 175 goals and providing 74 assists.
4. Sergio Aguero: The prolific Argentine striker played 275 EPL matches for Manchester City, scoring 184 goals and assisting on 47 others.
5. Harry Kane: The Tottenham Hotspur and England striker has played 279 EPL games and counting. He has a total of 183 goals.
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According to CBS journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea owner Todd Boehly may make an aggressive bid for Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski.
The American recently made Raheem Sterling his first signing at the club, but he's looking to add more players before the transfer window closes, with the wantaway £25 million striker top of his list.
Chelsea are hoping to derail Barcelona's pursuit of the experienced frontman, who has scored 344 goals in his eight years at the Allianz Arena.
But, with only a year left on his contract with the reigning Bundesliga champions, the 33-year-old is looking for a new challenge and has publicly expressed his desire to leave the club.
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Lewandowski appears to prefer a move to the Nou Camp, with the Catalan giants recently making a bid to sign him.
However, according to the Mirror, Lewandowski is also interested in joining Chelsea, with Thomas Tuchel desperate to bolster his striker options following Romelu Lukaku's return to Inter Milan.
As a result, Jacobs would not be surprised if Boehly launched a bid to bring him to west London.
What did Jacobs think of Lewandowski?
"Chelsea will be wary of another 'Raphinha repeat,' where they agree a fee only to find Lewandowski still waiting for Barcelona," he told GIVEMESPORT.
But it wouldn't surprise me if Boehly goes ahead, if we see another quick bid, with cash up front, to try to price Barcelona out of the market.
Why is Chelsea interested in Lewandowski?
Lewandowski will be 34 next month, but he is still regarded as Europe's best striker.
Last season, the Bayern Munich star scored 50 goals in all competitions, including 13 in the Champions League, which was more than Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi combined (12).
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