5) Yaya Toure – Manchester City – 77.5 passes per game
The giant Ivorian plays in a deeper role under Manuel Pellegrini alongside Manuel Pellegrini, where he is encouraged to retain possession instead of bursting forward so regularly.
4) Bastian Schweinsteiger – Bayern Munich – 81 passes per game
The legendary German midfielder is key to Bayern’s side, and has the perfect contribution of physical power and brilliant technical ability.
3) Michael Carrick – Manchester United – 83.3 passes per game
United’s midfield metronome sits deep and allows the more attacking players who create chances and score goals while he intercepts possession and plays simple passes.
2) Roberto Trashorras – Rayo Vallecano – 85.9 passes per game
The Spanish midfielder was part of the Rayo side that had more possession than Barcelona earlier in the season, the first time this has happened in any match since 2008! They still lost 4-0!
1) Xavi – Barcelona – 97.9 passes per game
Unarguably one of the finest passers of a ball of his generation, Xavi’s style epitomises Barcelona’s tika-taka philosophy.
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