Top10 - Number 2: Lars Bender (Bayer Leverkusen)

Mention Lars Bender and you may be greeted with a chuckle regarding his name, but once you see the man in action then the laughter will be instantly replaced by applause.

Bender is a battling midfielder and he has a distinct likeness to Steven Gerrard. He is the twin brother of Sven Bender who plays for Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund and has so far spent the entirety of his career in Germany, but his playing-style is so suited to the Premier League that it cannot be long before a club puts in a serious bid for the 23-year-old. Could that be Liverpool?

He would certainly add strength and fight into the Reds team but also provide an creativity options in the middle of the park, as you will see from the clip his forward-thinking attitude provides plenty of opportunities for his colleagues. He is an athletic player with bundles of energy and a craving for success, making him an attractive buy for any potential onlookers.

If you do not share my excitement for this young man's aptitude, then watch the short video of his performance against FC Kaiserslautern last year.

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