39 BEN PEARSON PRESTON POSITION MIDFIELDER AGE 23

A tenacious midfielder who has been essential for Preston in executing Alex Neil’s intense pressing game. So difficult to beat in one-on-one situations, Pearson offers superb cover behind the initial press and patrols acres in the middle of the park. He’s made the second-most number of tackles of any midfield player in the Championship. Less surprisingly, he’s also picked up the most yellow cards.