Brazilian players in the English Premier League : Part 1

Players like Robinho, Geovanni, and Elano could be remembered for their outstanding but few and far-flung achievements. On the other hand, Julio Baptista and Alfonso Alves left a bad impression on fans. It is said that physical and tough footballers fit into the Premier League's culture. Fans hope to see more players from the football-dominant country entering England. Here is a list of the top three Brazilian players in Premier League history.

Lucas Leiva

Despite most people being unsure of what Lucas Leiva brought to the table, he was given an extended run in his preferred holding position, which turned the tables. Rafael Benitez couldn't initially figure out where Lucas fit in, and his lack of popularity didn't help. However, he grew into one of the best holding players in Europe, filling Xabi Alonso's shoes at Liverpool after his departure. He joined Liverpool in July 2007, where he played 347 professional matches spanning over a decade, winning the League Cup in 2012. From 2010 to 2016, Lucas led the Premier League in tackles per game five times in six seasons. He holds the second-most tackles in Premier League history and is the Brazilian with the third most Premier League appearances. He was transferred to Lazio in 2017 for 5 million pounds.

Phillipe Coutinho

Coutinho arrived at the Merseyside in the late 2013 January transfer window as an addition to the midfield of the Reds. He grew tremendously under manager Brendan Rogers due to his flexibility to slip between midfield and the wings. He also had great pace, vision, technique, and Brazilian 'flair'. In his 6-year tenure at the Merseyside, he had 201 appearances and 97 G/A in all competitions. In 2017 Barcelona paid a whopping $170 Million for the Brazilian, making this the second most expensive transfer. 

Gilberto Silva

Gilberto Silva could never be replaced by Arsene Wenger, as his versatility was hard to match. He played in defense and was a great holding midfielder, mainly observed at the heart of the back four. He became an essential member of Wenger's successful team of the mid-2000s. He secured three trophies at Arsenal and proceeded to captain the club and become the first Arsenal player to score a goal at the Emirates Stadium. His exceptional distribution and leadership skills made him the player Wenger needed in his team.

Next to come : 

Oscar, Thiago Silva, Roberto Firminho, Alisson Becker, Ederson, Ramires, Rafael