Eberechi Eze

Eberechi Eze is the most naturally gifted footballer at Crystal Palace and one of the most technically brilliant players in the entire Premier League, which makes it all the more remarkable that he is still at Selhurst Park rather than at one of the clubs that have spent the last three transfer windows trying to sign him. The England international glides past defenders with a grace that suggests he is playing a different sport, produces moments of genuine brilliance with the nonchalance of someone ordering breakfast, and possesses a dribbling ability that makes seasoned full-backs question their career choices.

Eze is the focal point of Palace’s attacking play under Oliver Glasner, and when he is in the mood, there is not a defender in the division who can contain him. His ability to pick the right pass, score from distance or in impossibly tight spaces, and deliver free kicks with precision adds up to a player who can hurt you from anywhere on the pitch at any time. The growing consistency — which was once the one legitimate criticism — has earned him regular England caps and elevated him from occasional matchwinner to indispensable talisman.

For Australian fans, Eze is the definition of appointment viewing — a genuine entertainer whose skill and creativity can transform an ordinary match into something unforgettable.

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With 110 appearances and 25 goals, Eze’s numbers are outstanding for an attacking midfielder at a club of Palace’s resources. The England international is the most influential player in Glasner’s 2025-26 squad, and the persistent transfer speculation only confirms what everyone already knows: Eze is a player of genuinely elite quality performing at a club that may struggle to keep him forever. Enjoy the show while it lasts at Selhurst Park.

VS — Chief sports columnist, australiafootball.com