Several former Premier League players are continuing to impress across Europe, showing the league’s long-term impact on world football.

An “elite XI” compiled from reports features ex-Premier League players excelling for top European clubs.

At the centre of the team is Thibaut Courtois, who has remained one of the world’s best goalkeepers since leaving Chelsea FC for Real Madrid in 2018.

In defence, Pervis Estupiñán now plays for AC Milan after his spell at Brighton & Hove Albion, while Dean Huijsen and Illia Zabarnyi are continuing their development after leaving AFC Bournemouth.

At right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, now at Real Madrid, remains a key creative force despite a challenging start in Spain.

In midfield, Rúben Neves continues to stand out as one of the top defensive midfielders after leaving Wolverhampton Wanderers for Saudi Arabia.

The list highlights how many players developed in the Premier League continue to thrive at the elite level across Europe.