Leicester hero, ex-Man Utd and Liverpool stars now among 10 best free agents in the world

still just prove a few of his doubters wrong yet.

Anthony Martial's 2023-24 Statistics

Appearances

19

Goals

2

Assists

1

Progressive Passes Per 90 Minutes

7.59

Successful Take-Ons Per 90 Minutes

0.72

Anthony Martial celebrates for Manchester United.
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Wilfred Ndidi
Most recent club: Leicester City
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Somewhat of a forgotten man to many, Wilfred Ndidi was once viewed as one of the finest defensive midfielders in the Premier League; with the Nigerian once said to be on the verge of a big-money move to Manchester United. Regardless of whether that specific transfer rumour was true, Ndidi certainly had his suitors across his time with Leicester City in the Premier League, but has been unfortunate to find himself somewhat of a victim to The Foxes' tumble down the table over the past five years.

After a strong showing in the Championship last season, however, in which he scored six goals en-route to helping Leicester storm back to the top tier on their first attempt, Ndidi and Leicester have chosen to part ways. Everton have been linked heavily, with Ndidi appearing a ready-made replacement for Amadou Onana, if the Belgian is to leave The Toffees for pastures new this window.

Wilfred Ndidi's 2023-24 Statistics

Appearances

32

Goals

6

Assists

6

Honours

1

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Wissam Ben Yedder
Most recent club: Monaco
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It is often said that the hardest thing to do in football, is put the ball in the back of the net - and yet in Wissam Ben Yedder, there is a player who has done so 282 times across his career.

Whilst, at 33-years-old, it could be argued that his best years are behind him, Ben Yedder actually had one of the best seasons of his career last year, hitting 20 goals in all competitions, across just 33 appearances. The experienced French forward has also made 19 appearances for his national side, and has experience playing in Spain; where he hit 70 goals in just 138 appearances for Sevilla. A proven goalscorer across multiple teams, and indeed countries, Ben Yedder on the face of things looks a very attractive proposition to any team in need of goals, or any top-level team looking for one of the best backups around.

Wissam Ben Yedder's 2023-24 Ligue 1 Statistics

Appearances

32

Goals

16

Non-Penalty Goals Per 90 Minutes

0.58

Progressive Passes Per 90 Minutes

3.73

10
Joel Matip
Most recent club: Liverpool
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Last on our list but certainly not least, 32-year-old Premier League and Champions League winner Joel Matip has chosen to depart from Liverpool, having fallen out of favour over the past 24 months. Injuries have also hampered the Cameroonian, with Matip making just 14 appearances in all competitions last season, but his quality and authority on the pitch no doubt remains.

Matip is actually looking to make the second free transfer of his career, having joined Liverpool from Schalke in the same manner back in 2016. With six major honours to his name across his time at the club, he has no doubt proven his value, and will be hoping to do so again in the not-too-distant future.

Joel Matip's 2023-24 Statistics

Appearances

14

Clean Sheets

3

Blocks Per 90 Minutes

1.76

Aerial Duels Won Per 90

3.15

Joel Matip warming up for Liverpool
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All statistics courtesy of Transfermarkt and FBREF. Correct as of 03.07.24

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