The 5 Most Marketable Premier League Footballers
In a world where the magnitude of sports, football being the most sought after in that regard, has expanded dramatically, the Premier League has managed to topple it’s European counterparts in terms of sheer popularity and dynamism. No other league in the continent has managed to attract the same number of eyeballs as the big one from England and several other factors have played a significant role in its ascent to the top. While the competitive nature of the Premier League and cash strapped sponsorships and TV deals have helped magnify it’s global appeal, one cannot play down the role of superstar footballers in it’s meteoric rise.
Over the past two decades, some of the biggest names in world football have plied their trade in the Premier League and have helped generate support for themselves and their respective clubs in numbers. From Thierry Henry to Cristiano Ronaldo, there has been no dearth of quality and that, in it’s own right has made this division far more enjoyable to watch.
Each of the top six clubs in England’s top flight has at least one marquee player and that has helped them to increase the visibility of the club, as well as their performances on the pitch. Here are five Premier League players that fit the bill for mass marketers today:
Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal)
The mercurial Chile international made the switch from Barcelona to London right after the 2014 World Cup. Since then, he has been the Gunners’ talisman, averaging more than a goal every alternate game in the league. In doing so, his popularity has also risen to the extent that his mere presence on the pitch has generated extremely large viewership.
Following Arsenal’s dismal league campaign last season though, it is possible that Sanchez may consider a move elsewhere. Arsenal fans will hope he is not sold to a Premier League rival, should the situation reach breaking point.
Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur)
The 21-year old English midfielder has seen his stock rise exponentially since his move to North London from third division dwellers Milton Keynes Dons. Alli enjoyed a stellar season at a personal level for Tottenham recently, having scored 18 league goals and had been heavily involved in the club’s historic final season at the old White Hart Lane.
Now a full England international, Alli has become a household name in the country and a worldwide phenomenon. Some suggest he might turn out to be one of the best British midfielders of all time, should he continue with his upward trajectory. Given how quickly he has settled into life in the Premier League, it is hard to argue with that.
Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
Who could forget one of the most exhilarating moments in Premier League history when the former Atletico Madrid hitman clinched Manchester City’s first league title in 44 years on the final day of the 2011-12 season? In the seasons that have elapsed ever since, Sergio Aguero has established himself as one of the world’s best strikers, with a sharp eye for goal and swift movement both on and off the ball. As a result, Aguero’s market value has also skyrocketed, making him one of the Premier League’s biggest stars.
Following the arrival of Brazilian wonder-kid Gabriel Jesus and the philosophy of football propagated by Pep Guardiola, one might assume Aguero’s place in the starting eleven is at risk and may lead to an uncomfortable phase for the Argentinian. Nevertheless, he is still a top quality centre-forward and is one of the poster boys of the most popular league in the world.
Eden Hazard (Chelsea)
2014-15’s PFA Player of the Year suffered a calamitous fall from grace the following season when Chelsea slumped to a shocking 10th placed finish and were at the time, rendered the worst Premier League champions ever. However, the appointment of Antonio Conte as manager sparked a revival in fortunes of the West Londoners as well as Hazard’s. The Belgian winger ended the season with 16 league goals, his highest tally in his five years in England and was awarded a place in the PFA Team of the Year.
Hazard has been widely regarded as one of the best players in the Premier League and with two league titles to his name, he has also been one of the division’s most marketable players. Hazard is entering the best years of his career and many will hope he stays at Stamford Bridge for the majority of those years, if not all of them.
Paul Pogba (Manchester United)
It only seems fair that the world’s most expensive player is on this list. Brought back to the club where he spent his formative years as a teenager, for a staggering £89million from Juventus, Paul Pogba is, without a doubt, the most attractive Premier League footballer at the moment. His activity on social media has gained plenty of attention too and many believe he was instrumental in urging good friend Romelu Lukaku to sign for United.
Pogba endured a difficult first season back at Old Trafford and will be keen to make his presence felt more often this year, with the club back in the Champions League. At 24, he still has his best years ahead of him and he might be United’s midfield enforcer for as long as a decade, give or take a couple of years.
Arsenal Dragon
Renee Slegers Confirms The Position Arsenal Women Are Looking To Sign a Player From in January Transfer Window
Renee Slegers has confirmed Arsenal will sign a goalkeeper in January after revealing Daphne van Domselaar will miss the remainder of 2025 with a quad tendon issue, leaving the club relying on debutant Anneke Borbe and teenager Amy Liddiard.
The Arsenal boss made the admission during Friday’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s clash with Liverpool, where summer signing Borbe will make her full debut with 17-year-old Liddiard providing backup from the bench.
Van Domselaar requires an injection for her quad tendon problem and won’t return until the new year, compounding Arsenal’s goalkeeper crisis. Manuela Zinsberger is already out for the season after rupturing her ACL in October, one of 17 players across the WSL to suffer knee injuries during that month alone.
“We Need Three Goalkeepers Available”
Asked directly if Arsenal want to sign a goalkeeper in January, Slegers didn’t hesitate. “Yes, definitely, because Manu is out and Daphne has been managing issues, so we’re definitely looking,” she said.
“We’re definitely looking at that position because we think we need a really strong goalkeeper union with three goalkeepers available and we’re not in that situation at the moment so we’ll have to solve that for the second half of the season.”
Arsenal have also been linked with Swedish right-back Smilla Holmberg as they look to strengthen multiple positions during the winter window.
Chloe Kelly Adds to Injury Woes
The goalkeeper situation isn’t Arsenal’s only injury concern for Saturday’s noon kick-off. Chloe Kelly suffered a knee injury on England duty against Ghana on Tuesday and will miss the Liverpool match. Like van Domselaar, Kelly could be unavailable until the new year.
Katie Reid and Michelle Agyemang (on loan at Brighton) have also suffered season-ending ACL injuries this campaign, highlighting the brutal injury toll Arsenal have endured.
Slegers Dismisses Dressing Room “Unrest” Reports
Slegers was also asked about The Athletic’s report claiming the dressing room has been “splintered for many years” with some players “wielding significant influence” and underlying tension between squad members.
The Arsenal boss firmly rejected the narrative. “We won the Champions League, historically we are the most successful club in England, there is noise on the outside, there will always be noise, but on the inside we know what we are doing,” she responded.
“I didn’t agree with it and I think it is unfortunate that this is what is written about us while we are doing so many good things and a lot of people invested in the process.”
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Arsenal face their toughest test of the season as they travel to Villa Park, where Aston Villa have been nearly impenetrable. The Gunners hold a six-point advantage over third-placed Villa, but their defensive injury crisis threatens to derail their title momentum.
Kick-off: 12:30 GMT, Saturday, December 6, 2025
Venue: Villa Park
Referee: Michael Oliver
TV: TNT Sports 1
Form Guide
Arsenal ran out 2-0 winners in this exact fixture last season, with goals from Trossard and Thomas Partey settling matters at Villa Park. However, Villa dealt a seismic blow to Arsenal’s title bid with a 2-0 away victory in mid-April 2024, helping Manchester City to win the league. A 2-2 draw at the Emirates last January again stunted Arsenal’s championship pursuit.
Villa have been in exceptional form, winning seven of their last eight games across all competitions. They showed character in midweek to claim a 4-3 win over Brighton, despite trailing 2-0 after half an hour. Ollie Watkins enjoyed a welcome return to form, netting twice in the first half. At home, Villa have won five of their seven fixtures this season and are unbeaten in their last 25 Premier League home games.
Arsenal maintained their five-point lead at the top with a 2-0 win over Brentford in midweek. Goals from Mikel Merino and Bukayo Saka extended their unbeaten run to 18 matches across all competitions. However, the match came at a cost with injuries to Declan Rice and Cristhian Mosquera.
Team News
Arsenal’s defensive crisis has reached alarming levels. Gabriel Magalhaes suffered a thigh problem while representing Brazil during the November international break and could be missing for up to two months. William Saliba has missed the last two matches after suffering a knock in training, though Arteta confirmed it should be “a matter of days” before his return.
Cristhian Mosquera was forced off before half-time against Brentford with an ankle injury and is set to miss 6 to 8 weeks of football. Declan Rice also limped off late on with a calf issue, though the midfielder told Sky Sports he is “fine” and expects to be available. Leandro Trossard could return from a muscle injury, with Arteta confirming he should be back within “a matter of days.” Kai Havertz remains weeks away from returning after knee surgery complications.
For Villa, Emiliano Martinez is a major doubt with a back injury that kept him out against Brighton. The Argentine was forced to withdraw from the lineup after experiencing pain during the warm-up. Ross Barkley is ruled out for 8-12 weeks with a knee injury suffered against Wolves. Tyrone Mings remains sidelined with a thigh injury and won’t be available until late December at the earliest.
Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Buendia, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; White, Timber, Hincapié, Calafiori; Odegaard, Zubimendi, Rice; Saka, Gyokeres, Eze
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Arsenal Women look to bounce back from consecutive frustrating results when they host bottom-of-the-table Liverpool at Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners have drawn their last two WSL matches and sit fourth, eight points behind leaders Manchester City, while the Reds remain winless with just two points from eight games.
Kick-off: 12:00 GMT, Saturday, December 6, 2025
Venue: Emirates Stadium
TV: Sky Sports Football
Form Guide
Arsenal held Tottenham to a goalless north London derby at Brisbane Road on November 16, dominating possession but failing to convert 13 attempts into goals.
Three days later, they came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League at Meadow Park, with Alessia Russo scoring twice after Caroline Weir’s opener.
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield before the international break, their second consecutive draw following a 1-1 stalemate with Brighton. The Reds sit bottom with two points and have lost all three away fixtures, scoring just once on the road this season.
Team News
Arsenal’s Chloe Kelly is a major doubt after lasting just 20 minutes of England’s 2-0 win over Ghana on Tuesday, clutching her knee following a blocked cross. Sarina Wiegman confirmed Kelly “felt something with her knee that didn’t feel right” but could walk off. Her availability for Saturday remains uncertain.
Captain Kim Little could return after missing international duty, though Lia Walti remains unavailable. Leah Williamson continues recovering from her Euro 2025 knee injury. Katie Reid (ACL), Lina Hurtig, Laura Wienroither and Manuela Zinsberger (ACL) are all long-term absentees.
Liverpool captain Grace Fisk is ruled out for 10 days after suffering a calf problem during England training. Risa Shimizu also remains sidelined. Sophie Roman Haug and Marie Hobinger are long-term casualties with ACL injuries suffered days apart in October.
Predicted Lineups
Arsenal (4-2-3-1): Van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, McCabe; Walti, Little; Foord, Maanum, Mead; Russo
Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Laws; Parry, Clark, Matthews, Hinz; Holland, Nagano; Lundgaard, Daniels, Enderby; Olsson
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