Melker Ellborg

Ellborg combines obvious physical presence with a calmness in possession that stands out more than his age would suggest, comfortable receiving a pass from a defender and picking the right option rather than clearing his lines under pressure. He put together a genuinely strong run of clean sheets during his breakout season in Sweden, including a run through a demanding European schedule against sides more experienced than his own team. That composure under pressure looks like the foundation of his game rather than a lucky streak.

The step into Premier League football is a considerably bigger test than anything Swedish domestic football offered him, both physically and in the speed decisions need to be made. He is still proving that his composure holds up against sharper, faster forwards than he faced before. Watch how quickly he adapts to the pace of the position at this level.