Top five passers of the ball in football at the moment

Football is a game of many faces. Some of them are conspicuous, like goals and assists. Others are less recognisable. Like passing. And passers are probably the most underrated participants of the game.

Over time, fate has provided us with exquisite passers of the ball, from Nils Liedholm to Michel Platini. But who are some of the best passers in the game currently? Here is our take on the top 5.

5. Michael Carrick

When Manchester United won the title in 2013, the one man the English Media chose to thank was Michael Carrick. Being a deep lying Central Midfielder, Carrick was instrumental in United’s gameplay, maintaining possession, breaking up attacks and covering for the defence.

However, it was his passing which enabled him to influence United’s attacking play. Almost Barcelona-esque in its quality, Carrick’s passes are swift and precise. His through balls well timed and his aerial balls are his main strength.

He averages 77 passes per game this season, maintaining an 87% accuracy.