Is Alfie Mawson Swansea's Best Player At Present ?

Swansea City might be struggling at the moment as the Welsh side struggling to avoid relegation despite a recently beating Arsenal and Liverpool, yet one player who has distinguished himself from the rest is no one else but central defender Alfie Mawson who moved to South Wales from Barnsley for just £5.5m In the summer of 2016.

Having scored seven goals despite playing at the back in League Two as Barnsley got promoted to the Championship in 2016, Mawson moved to Swansea as a direct replacement for captain Ashley Williams who had moved to Everton the same summer. The England U21 defender did not take time to settle as he was awarded the Man Of the Match in his debut league game against Watford, as if that wasn't enough, the defender went on to score four league goals in 27 league games as Swansea narrowly escaped relegation under Paul Clement despite having three managers in the season. Having started where he left from last season, Swansea have recorded seven clean sheets (ninth best in the league) with goalscoring their greatest problem struggling to score only 18 goals in 25 league games which mean (worst record in the league). While their defensive record 36 goals conceded is better than the likes of Watford, West Ham, Everton, Crystal Palace, Huddersfield, Bournemouth and Stoke.

He might not be the most exceptional or flawless yet the youngster (24 years) plays the game with his heart as he gives his all when called upon. Despite playing 24 league games this season, the centre-back has already scored twice yet having only one yellow card to his name (impressive). Good in the air (62% aerial duel success this season) , able to play with both feet, fearless in tackling (16 tackles this season), humble and ability to read the game; Alfie Mawson's days might be numbered in South Wales if he continues with his form. Although his form has been impressive, the youngster will hope the offensive players who have been struggling this season will click as the likes of Winfred Bony, Tammy Abraham and Andre Ayew have been far from convincing if Swansea are to stay up when the season ends .