Top 10 African Players In The Last Ten Years

Tthe decade has passed. The football stage spawns many special moments, which of course, without getting rid of the players who are on it.

Now, the power of football has been evenly distributed. Not only in parts of America and Europe, the African to Asian sides are starting to get attention. So far, many African players have shown off. Those who come from the black continent constantly kick off world football with their football strength and skills.

This time, the starting eleven will provide a list of the 10 best African players over the last ten years.

Vincent Enyeama

Vincent Enyeama is now 37 years old and has no club status. But his journey over the past decade is admirable.

He became one of the African players who had a successful career on the gridiron. After winning 3 consecutive league titles and two African champions leagues with Enyimba, Vincent Enyeama then decided to move to Israel.

Despite playing as a goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama managed to score 9 goals in 113 appearances. Vincent Enyeama played for French club Lille from 2013 to 2017. However, one of his best achievements was defending Hapoel Tel-Aviv and Maccabi Tel-Aviv.

At the international level, Vincent Enyeama was part of the Nigerian national team which succeeded in lifting the 2013 African Cup trophy. In addition, he also participated in two editions of the World Cup.

Emmanuel Adebayor

Emmanuel Adebayor's name may be familiar among soccer lovers. This tall striker has several times defended well-known European clubs, such as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Real Madrid.

While defending Arsenal, Emmanuel Adebayor managed to record 46 goals in 104 appearances. His achievements, he contributed a Carabao Cup trophy for the Gunners and a Copa del Rey trophy for Real Madrid.

At the national team level, Emmanuel Adebayor is still listed as the top scorer for the Togo national team with a score of 32 goals in 87 matches.

In 2008, thanks to his brilliance, Adebayor was named Africa's best player.

Kolo Toure

It cannot be denied that Kolo Toure is one of the best defenders in the world. His work with Arsenal and Manchester City is certainly the most memorable. While still defending the bullet warehouse team, Toure managed to donate a number of trophies, including the Premier League gold trophy in 2004.

Then when wearing The Citizen's uniform, Toure was able to lift the Premier League trophy and the Community Shield trophy.

Together with Ivory Coast, Toure was able to lead his country to become king on African soil. That happened in 2015. Toure himself has made 130 appearances at national team level and participated in three editions of the World Cup.

John Obi Mikel

John Obi Mikel is arguably one of the legends of the English Premier League club, Chelsea. He had a lot of success there. Among them won the English Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup, and the European Champions League.

In total, Obi Mikel has appeared in 350 appearances for the Blues. Although his name is rarely echoed now, Obi Mikel will always be one of the brightest names of African origin.

One African Cup trophy in 2013 could prove that this man who was born on April 22, 1987 has top quality.

Didier Drogba

Apart from John Obi Mikel, Didier Drogba's name is also worthy of being called the legend of the Chelsea Blues. Imported from Marseille at a price that is not cheap, Drogba answered everything.

He managed to become king at Stamford Bridge. With his tireless playing style, Drogba proudly presented the English Premier League trophy, the FA Cup, and of course the European Champions League, where he became his hero.

In his career, Drogba even became the first African player to record 100 goals in the English Premier League competition. At the national team level, Drogba was able to score 65 times in 105 appearances.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

The captain of the Gabon and Arsenal national team, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, is one of the most ferocious predators today. Despite having experienced difficult times at the beginning of his career, Aubameyang was able to show his class.

Shining in France made German club Borussia Dortmund so interested in him. While defending the Die Borussen banner, Aubameyang has scored 98 goals in 148 matches.

After moving to Arsenal, Aubameyang also still has his strength. He became one of London's cannon goal machines, and managed to donate a Carabao Cup trophy.

In 2015, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was named Africa's best player.

Riyad Mahrez

Leicester City managed to get a talented talent from Algeria in 2014. It is Riyad Mahrez. This African player showed a dazzling game at the Le Havre club. Thanks to his move to the Premier League, he is now one of the players to count on.

Riyad Mahrez is listed as a player who helped The Foxes undergo a magical season, when they managed to land the Premier League trophy at the King Power Stadium.

In 2016, Riyad Mahrez was named Africa's best player, and he is still having a proud season with Manchester City.

Sadio Mane

Sadio Mane is included in the candidate to win the Ballon D'or 2019 award. This feels very natural, following his good performance with Liverpool. Mane who was brought in from Southampton already has extraordinary talent.

He joined the Metz club at the age of 19 and moved to the Salzburg club. Now, while in Liverpool's uniform, Mane has appeared in two consecutive Champions League finals. He has been an important part of the revival of the Reds squad and deserves to be called one of the greatest in the world.

At the national team level, Mane has appeared in 69 matches and scored 19 goals.

Mohamed Salah

Who doubts Mohamed Salah's quality? The player who was once famous with AS Roma is now a star in Liverpool. Salah continues to show extraordinary progress until he is able to appear consistently at the highest level.

Just like Mane, Salah also became a player who appeared in two consecutive Champions League finals and broke records in his first season with the Reds. In his debut season, Salah managed to boost 32 goals and 36 matches.

Salah, who was named the best African player in 2018 and 2019, has made 67 appearances and scored 41 goals for the Pharaoh Country.

Yaya Toure

Many may ask why Yaya Toure is in the top position. That's because of a fact that reveals that Toure is an important part of the transition of Manchester City into a giant club.

Toure, who has achieved a lot of success at FC Barcelona, really makes City look different. He who operates in the midfield calmly is able to regulate the rhythm of the game, as well as open opportunities for other players to attack.

Even Manuel Pellegrini, said that the Ivorian midfielder was the best player in the world. Andil Toure for The Citizen camp is not only about changing the mentality and confidence of the team, but also in real terms in the form of a championship trophy.

Toure has been involved in three Premier League titles for Manchester City and several other domestic trophies.

Although now the player has made a career in China, he is always called the most influential player in Manchester City's heyday.