Let's be honest though, he's a long way bottom of that lot when it comes to importance to their teams.
Let the gymnastics commence
Is he though? His primary job is to provide assists to the centre forward to score goals.
Fabregas had Henry then Adebayor and then Van Persie.
Özil has had Giroud and Welbeck.
Beckham had York, Cole and Nistelrooy.
Cantona had Hughes.
Basically people who can move and score.