NewFanzone BPL Team Of The Season

The 2015/2016 Premier League season is over and it is time for the Newfanzone BPL team of the season.

Our panel of analyst have carefully selected 11 star performers, reserves along with a manager.

Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter on @NewFanzone

Formation: 4-4-2

Goalkeeper- David De Gea (Manchester United):

The Spanish shot stopper is one of the best goalkeepers in the business. He has been Manchester United’s best player for the last two seasons, it is difficult to think of Louis van Gaal’s team without him. He is the only Manchester United player named in the PFA Team Of The Year a testament to the fact of how awesome his season has been. He kept 15 clean sheets in the league this season.

Right back- Hector Bellerin (Arsenal):

The young Spanish defender has been one of the revelation of the just concluded Premier League season. He combines his attacking and defensive duties efficiently. Bellerin’s passing abilities and darting runs is a joy to watch. He had 5 assists in the 2015/2016 Premier League season, that’s a remarkable feat by a defender.

Left back- Danny Rose (Tottenham Hotspur):

The English defender had an outstanding season. The former Leeds United academy defender was sturdy in defence and also serve as an attacking outlet for Spurs when going forward because of his strength, pace and keen eye for goal. His impressive form this season has seen him selected in England’s preliminary squad for the European Championship coming up in France. He had 3 assists for Tottenham in the 2015/2016 Premier League season.

Centre defender- Wes Morgan (Leicester City):

Leicester City’s Captain Wes Morgan defended through out the season like his life depended on it and scored crucial goals when the pressure was on. The big gentle bear as he was described by his manager Claudio Raineri,was the mainstay of the Foxes back line as he played all 38 games of their title winning season.

Centre defender- Toby Alderwiereld (Tottenham Hotspur):

The Belgian defender had an outstanding and consistent season. At one point in the season he went nine games without committing a foul, little wonder he was named Tottenham player of the season ahead of Harry Kane and Mousa Dembele.

Midfielder- N’Golo Kante (Leicester City):

Leicester City’s N’Golo Kante is the definition of a holding midfielder, his work rate and interception of the ball is “off the charts”. The French midfielder made a league high 149 tackles. A lot of pundits believe his fantastic midfield displays is the key to why Leicester City won the Premier League title.

Midfielder- Dele Alli (Tottenham Hotspur):
The young English midfielder first season in the Premier league has proved to be a success. He scored all types of goals and made assists to help Mauricio Pochettino’s side to a UEFA Champions league position. His work rate and
quality on the ball is a joy to watch, it is no surprise he was voted the PFA young player of the year this season.

NewFanzone BPL Team Of The Season

Right midfielder- Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City):

The Algerian playmaker had an outstanding season scoring 17 goals and making 11 assists in the Premier League. He is the creative heartbeat of Leicester City and one of the major reasons Claudio Raineri’s side won the 2015/2016 Barclays Premier League. The former Le Havre man was voted PFA Player of the year, the first African to win the award.

Left midfielder- Mesut Ozil (Arsenal):

The German midfielder was the Premier League’s “creator-in-chief” this season with 19 assists. This season, Mesut Ozil became the first player in Premier League history to make an assist in six consecutive matches.

Centre forward- Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur):

The young English striker prove all his doubters wrong with a stunning second season scoring 25 goals in the Premier League and winning the league’s top scorers gong.

Centre forward- Jamie Vardy (Leicester City):

Leicester City unexpected and “miraculous” journey to winning the 2015/2016 Premier League title would never have happened without Jamie Vardy’s heroics. The England international scored 24 league goals and set a Premier League record by scoring in 11 consecutive league games. His work rate and hunger for goal was a joy to watch all through the season. Jamie Vardy picked up the Premier League and Football Writers’ Player of the Year awards.

Manager: Claudio Raineri (Leicester City)

Reserves:

Goalkeeper- Petr Cech (Arsenal)

Defender- Aaron Cresswell (West Ham United)

Defender- Virgil van Dijk (Southampton)

Midfielder- Dimitri Payet (West Ham United)

Midfielder- Mousa Dembele (Tottenham Hotspur)

Forward- Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)

Forward- Romelu Lukaku (Everton)

Newfanzone Premier League player of the year: Riyad Mahrez (Leicester City)