Scott McTominay has been highlighted as one of the top British football exports this century, securing the sixth spot in a recent ranking. The Lancaster-born Scot enjoyed a remarkable debut Serie A season with Napoli, scoring 12 goals from midfield and helping the club clinch only their fourth Scudetto in history. His impressive performance also earned him the league's MVP award.
Fikayo Tomori, an England defender, is ranked ninth for his contributions to AC Milan. He lifted the Serie A prize in the 2021-22 season and secured a spot in the Serie A team of the season. Tomori is now in his seventh season with the European club.
Kieran Trippier, placed tenth, renewed his career at Atletico Madrid after leaving Tottenham. He became the club's first English player in nearly a century and played a role in their La Liga title win, which was only their second since the turn of the millennium. Trippier later returned to the Premier League with Newcastle.
Other notable British exports include Jadon Sancho, who achieved significant success at Borussia Dortmund, and David Beckham, recognised for his impact at Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and PSG. Owen Hargreaves, who won four Bundesliga titles and the Champions League with Bayern Munich, is ranked fifth.