Moussa Dembele
Actual Rating: 82
There may not be a more important member of the Tottenham squad than Moussa Dembele. His teammates suffer greatly from his absence when he can’t be on the pitch.
The only real downside to his game is his proclivity to miss time due to injury. I’m not sure if that factors into his modest rating of 82, but it’s the only rational reason I can conjure.
When Dembele is on the pitch, he’s one of the most dynamic midfielders in the Premier League. His ability to carry the ball through defender is truly a joy to watch. The fact that he can also break up play on the defensive end is just icing on the cake.
82 was a reasonable player rating for Dembele two seasons ago, but not anymore. Now that he’s squarely in his prime, he deserves more respect.