Left Foot vs Right Foot Premier League XI...

There has always been that debate in football, which foot is better than the other? People say the leftie brings a powerful bullet shot but also abilities to finesse one top bins from the edge of the box, whereas the right gives a player the ultimate control and dribbling capabilities with a precise and accurate pass.

As a little social experiment, lets comprise two teams of current Premier League players, from any club but sort them into the separate sides, depending on what their strong foot is.

Team A - Right footed players.

Team B - Left footed players.

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Team A XI:

• Alisson (Goalkeeper) De Gea, Leno.

Since Alisson arrived at Liverpool from Roma in 2018, there's been no doubt that he has become one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League. The Brazilian shot-stopper has certainly boosted Liverpool's defence after replacing the likes of Simon Mignolet and Loris Karius.

Premier League Record - 58 Apps / 31 Clean Sheets / 1 Assist.

• Trent Alexander-Arnold (Right Back)

As soon as he burst on the scene, Alexander-Arnold showed everyone he meant business. With his attacking prowess in addition to his stable defending, it was only a matter of time until he secured the top right back spot in the league. As part of the winning 2018/19 Champions League winning squad, it was obvious Trent could do it on the European stage also. If he continues to perform like he is currently, he will rise straight to the top and carve his name as an international legend.

Premier League Record - 84 Apps / 28 Clean Sheets / 4 Goals / 25 Assists

• Virgil Van Djik (Centre Back)

Quite frankly the best centre back in the league, no question. The dutch mountain showed glimpses of his potential at Celtic and Southampton, which got him his move to Anfield in the 2017/18 season. Just like Trent, Virgil has been a key component in Jurgen Klopp's revelation at Liverpool, as he was also part of the 2018/19 Champions League winning squad. With a ratio of a clean sheet in every 3 games he's played in, it is respectable to say that Van Djik is one of the best, if not the best centre back in the world right now.

Premier League Record - 148 Apps / 57 Clean Sheets / 12 Goals / 3 Assists.

• David Luiz (Centre Back)

This may come to a surprise to some following his questionable performances in his first unfinished season at Arsenal, but there is no doubt David Luiz has been in recent years one of the best defenders in the Premier League during his time. The Brazilian is a versatile ball playing defender with a beautiful eye for a long pass and through ball, but is prone to the occasional mistake in his game. He won the Premier League with Chelsea in 2016/17 and has a very impressive Premier League record to go with that.

Premier League Record - 185 Apps / 62 Clean Sheets / 13 Goals / 7 Assists.

• Wan Bissaka (Left Back)

Prominently a right back, I've placed him on the left for the purpose of this article. Aaron Wan-Bissaka burst into the league with Crystal Palace. After a string of first choice defenders were injured, Roy Hodgson chose to give the young English man a chance, and boy did it pay off. With over 50 Premier League appearances to his name for Palace and 26 appearances in his first (unfinished) season at Manchester United, Wan-Bissaka is proving to the country the qualities he has to become a sensational full back.

Premier League Record - 76 Apps / 21 Clean Sheets / 5 Assists.

• Ngolo Kante (Centre Defensive Midfield)

Nothing needs to be said for this next pick, Ngolo Kante. For the past few seasons he has been the best central defensive midfielder in the world. It all started when he moved to Leicester in 2015, in which he played a vital role in shocking the world of football when the foxes lifted the Premier League title in the 15/16 season. This secured him a top move to London for Chelsea, where he won the title again in the following 16/17 season, meanwhile picking up the Player of the Season award. Although his record may not sparkle in stats, Kante's game isn't about scoring goals or assisting as a midfielder, it's to break up play before it gets to the defenders.

Premier League Record - 160 Apps / 10 Goals / 10 Assists.

• Kevin De Bruyne (Centre Attacking Midfield)

Kevin De Bruyne has been pinnacle in Manchester City's recent success, and there's not doubt in stating he has been once of the best playmaking midfielders not only in the Premier League, but in the world. Shining with Belgium's national team also, De Bruyne was initially in the Premier League with Chelsea from 2011 and had a brief spell in Germany with Wolfsburg but returned to England in 2015 with Manchester City. Since then, he has picked up two back to back Premier League titles, a Playmaker of the Year award and a Goal of the Month. He has an extremely impressive 93 goal contributions in 146 appearances.

Premier League Record - 146 Apps / Goals 31 / 62 Assists.

• Sadio Mane (Right Winger)

From the start of his Premier League journey with Southampton in 2014, Sadio Mane impressed right from the first whistle. A culmination of pace, power and an eye for a goal or two per game puts him up there with one of the best wingers in the league and possibly even Europe, especially after picking that Champions League trophy in 18/19. Mane has had numerous amounts of Player of the Month awards: August 2017, March 2019 and November 2019 and the golden boot in 18/19.

Premier League Record - 185 Apps / 80 Goals / 29 Assists.

• Son Heung-Min (Left Wing)

The South Korean attacker has been prudent in Tottenhams's attacking play since 2015 and after setting the Bundesliga alight with Bayer Leverkusen, Son has recently come to fruition in the Premier League. Picking up many individual honours and awards such as: Goal of the Month in 2018/19 and 2019/20 and Player of the Month's in September 2016 and April 2017, Son now needs a major trophy to add to his impressive performances.

Premier League Record - 151 Apps / 51 Goals / 26 Assists.

• Sergio Aguero (Centre Forward)

From 2011 Sergio Aguero has been arguably the best striker in the modern Premier League era and has been crucial in Manchester City's domestic success. With a plethora of honours and awards: Player of the Month in 2013, 2014, 2016 (x2), 2018, 2019 and 2020, Premier League Champion in 11/12, 13/14, 17/18 and 18/19 and Golden Boot winner in 2014/15. He is certainly one of the Premier League greats.

Premier League Record - 261 Apps / 180 Goals / 46 Assists.

• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Centre Forward)

Even though he has only completed 1 full season in the Premier League, Aubameyang has certainly made a name for himself as one of the most prolific and dangerous goal scorers in the league. The Gabonese forward set the Bundesliga on fire with Borussia Dortmund and could do the same with Arsenal if they sorted out their defensive issues. Aubameyang won the Golden Boot in his first full season in the Premier League, 2018/19, and also has 2 Player of the Month awards to his name. 59 goal contributions in 75 appearances is an unbelievable statistic and reinforces the fact that he is one of the league's best.

Premier League Record - 75 Apps / 49 Goals / 10 Assists

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Team B XI:

• Ederson (Goalkeeper)

The Brazilian shot-stopper has been extremely impressive since he moved to the Etihad in 2017. A two time back to back Premier League champion, his impressive record speaks for itself, a unique goalkeeper who has an inch perfect eye for a through pass, Ederson certainly is one of the best in the league. Premier League Record - 99 Apps / 45 Clean Sheets / 1 Assist.

• Ben Chilwell (Right Back)

For the purpose of this article, Ben Chilwell will be playing right back, even though he is predominantly a left back. The young Englishman certainly has a bright future if he carries on playing like he is currently. Chilwell really made a name for his self in the past couple of seasons after an injury on Premier League champion Christian Fuchs ruled the Austrian out of playing, so in stepped Ben.

Premier League Record - 95 Apps / 23 Clean Sheets / 3 Goals / 9 Assists.

• Aymeric Laporte (Centre Back)

After moving to the Etihad from Sevilla in 2017, Laporte had a sketchy first season in Manchester, even though he won the league in his debut season. But after shaking off injuries and the departure of City legend Vincent Kompany, Laporte came into his own alongside John Stones and Otamendi. The french defender has two Premier League medals to his name, both in back to back seasons.

Premier League Record - 51 Apps / 23 Clean Sheets / 3 Goals / 3 Assists.

• Jan Vertonghen (Centre Back)

The Belgian defender has solidified his name as a prudent Premier League defender for over 8 years now. Since he moved to England in 2012, Jan has been a consistent defender for Tottenham, with a decent record to his name, he (as many Spurs players) are missing that all elusive trophy success.

Premier League Record - 228 Apps / 71 Clean Sheets / 6 Goals / 4 Assists.

• Andrew Robertson (Left Back)

Andrew Robertson moved down to England from Scotland in 2014, in a move to Hull, but he really started shining after he moved to Liverpool in 2017. Just like his British counterpart on the other flank, Trent, Andrew provides Liverpool with a superb balance of attack and a pinpoint cross with solid defensive work. The scotsman has been most possibly the best left back in the Premier League for the past couple of seasons now. Jurgen Klopp has even tuned him to potentially be the best in the world, and the Champions League win in 18/19 reinforces that.

Premier League Record - 143 Apps / 43 Clean Sheets / 3 Goals / 27 Assists.

• David Silva (Playmaking Midfielder)

After a decade in the league, it can be said that David Silva has been one of the best playmaking midfielders in the modern Premier League era. The Spanish magician has been the pinnacle in Manchester City's domestic success, with his pivoting play in setting up the Sky Blue's forward play from defence to attack. His record speaks for itself, nothing else needs to be said. Honours and awards include: Premier League champion 11/12, 13/14, 17/18, 18/19 and Player of the Month in September 2011.

Premier League Record - 301 Apps / 57 Goals / 90 Assists.

• Mesut Ozil (Central Attacking Midfielder)

Just like marmite, Mesut divides opinion, but there's no denying he has been a world class midfielder during his time. Coming close to winning the league with Arsenal in 15/16, when he almost broke the assist record, Ozil's game is all about assists and creating goal scoring chances. A World Cup winner, Mesut focuses his game on intricate passing and vision like no other player in the league. Some argue that Ozil goes missing during games, but could it be down to the lack of quality players around him? After all, he shinned when was in a star-studded Real Madrid team.

Premier League Record - 184 Apps / 33 Goals / 54 Assists.

• Riyad Mahrez (Right Winger)

There's no denying Riyad Mahrez has been criminally underrated as one of the league's best wingers. From his time at Leicester, where he was the key in the Foxes shock title victory to recent performances for Man City, the Algerian's fantastic forward play cutting in from the right certainly frightens every defence in the league. With two Premier League winners medals to his name in 15/16 and 18/19, there's no doubt Riyad Mahrez deserves his spot in this team.

Premier League Record - 189 Apps / 53 Goals / 39 Assists.

• Bernardo Silva (Left Winger/Attacking Midfielder)

Versatile all over the attacking midfield, Bernardo thrives with the ball at his feet. A skilful dribbler with a fantastic inch perfect pass, the little Portuguese baller has boosted Manchester City's midfield brilliantly. In rotation with Sane, De Bruyne, David Silva, Foden and Sterling, Pep Guardiola has an excellent forward roster to pick from. Bernardo is a two time back to back Premier League winner, in 17/18 and 18/19.

Premier League Record - 95 Apps / 18 Goals / 16 Assists.

• Leroy Sane (Left Winger/Left Forward)

The pacey German has had his injury troubles as of late, but when he's on his game, he's a top dog. Out of the four seasons he's been at City, having only participated in three (19/20 ruled out injured), Leroy has been a back to back Premier League champion, as part of the 17/18 and 18/19 squad. He also picked up a Player of the Month award in 2017. Sane's immaculate forward play accumulated of his pace, power and dribbling has put him in a vital place in Man City's squad, although recently there has been speculation of a move over to German giants Bayern Munich.

Premier League Record - 89 Apps / 25 Goals / 28 Assists.

• Mohammed Salah (Forward)

Mohammed Salah arrived in England in 2013 for Chelsea but didn't really hit the ground running. Following loan spells and a move to Roma, the Egyptian returned to the Premier League in 2017 in a deal for Liverpool. The rest is history. The little Egyptian soon became a fan favourite at Anfield after scoring 32 goals in 36 games in his first season, 17/18. The following season he picked up the Champions League trophy over Tottenham. Furthermore, the honours and awards he claimed reinforces Salah's quality. Two back to back Golden Boots in 17/18 and 18/19, Player of the Season in 17/18 and three Player of the Months with Liverpool. The goal contribution to Salah's name is second to none... 97 in 133 games.

Premier League Record - 113 Apps / 72 Goals / 25 Assists.

So there it is. Right Foot XI vs Left Foot XI of current Premier League teams. Who do you think would win? Have I missed anyone out that deserves to be in there? Let me know, comment below!

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