Talks about the year's top players are in full force as the football season comes to an end. The most eagerly awaited evaluations are those from BBC analyst Garth Crooks, a former football player who selects his team of the year and, crucially, player of the year. His choices this year have excited both professionals and enthusiasts and generated discussion. Lets have a look at the analysis in more detail.

Garth's Team of the Season 2024

With the season drawing to a close, it's time to celebrate the standout performers who have dazzled fans and made headlines. Garth Crooks' Team of Season 2024 highlights the exceptional talent and hard work of players who have gone above and beyond. Here's a closer look at the top players in each position, starting with the goalkeepers.

Goalkeeper

The following are the best goalkeepers for 2024.

Jordan Pickford, (Everton):

Although David Raya may have won the golden glove for keeping the most clean sheets this season, he was fortunate to inherit the top defensive unit in the nation in Arsenal. Everton was playing well until they lost ten points, at which point the team collapsed.

Defenders' Banner

The following are the best defenders for 2024.

William Saliba (Arsenal):

William Saliba's absence from key games during Arsenal's Championship run-in cost them the championship last season. Despite Saliba starting every game this season, Manchester City, a team that has won numerous titles, has outclassed the Gunners.

Virgil van Dijk (The Liverpool Team):

I think my team's selection of just one Liverpool player says it all. Liverpool did not just let the championship elude them, but they also displayed indications that they were beginning to feel the strain. It is impossible to measure the loss of both James Milner and Jordan Henderson, but Virgil van Dijk had to keep everything together.

Manuel Akanji (Man City):

What a steal this young man has proven to be. Manuel Akanji cost roughly 15 million to sign from Borussia Dortmund. If you have the right attitude, Manchester City can help you develop your talent. It's one thing to recognize talent, though.

Midfielders

The following are the best midfielders for 2024.

Declan Rice (The Arsenal):

I don't recall a professional football player having such a luxurious lifestyle. The majority of players would have been decimated by the 105 million Declan Rice cost Arsenal. That being said, we are working with a very unique person who has elevated the Gunners to a level where they can defeat every team on any given day.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal):

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will undoubtedly be heartbroken that his team could not win the Premier League, but perhaps he will have a different experience at this summer's Euro 2024 in Germany. The top scorer for Arsenal, who had been criticized and subjected to racist taunts on internet forums after missing a penalty kick in the shootout that decided the Euro 2020 championship three decades ago, has undoubtedly improved since then.

Martin Odegaard (Arsenal):

The best player on whichever side wins the Premier League is usually awarded my Player of the Season award. I am, however, willing to make a distinction this year for a very excellent athlete. Martin Odegaard is a throwback to the days of big-club captains past; he is not only a professional football player. Excellent leader, well-liked by teammates, and a superb player.

Cole Palmer (Chelsea):

It's been a while since I've seen a player this talented. Cole Palmer seems to have an easy time with the game; it comes naturally to him. Along with his Chelsea Player of the Year honors, the 22-year-old recently won the Young Player of the Season accolade in the Premier League, and for good reason.

Forwards

The following are the best forwards for 2024.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa):

A few people had their doubts about Ollie Watkins' ability to succeed in the Premier League. Indeed, the gamer has completely destroyed that specific question. Whether he can transition from Premier League football to international football is the current debate.

Erling Haaland (Man City):

In spite of your opinions regarding how he helped or held up action outside the penalty area, one thing is certain: his capacity to put the ball in the net is unquestionable. Haaland seems to have shattered almost every scoring record in the Premier League, so I don't understand why people would be even slightly interested in his outside-the-box contributions to the game.

Phil Foden (Manchester City):

Man City's Phil Foden is a professional athlete who has at last reached adulthood. This season, he has virtually single-handedly won games for City while Kevin de Bruyne has been sidelined with an injury. Foden is now a key member of a team that wins titles rather than the team's junior partner.

Honorable Mentions:

As we celebrate the top players of the season, it's also important to acknowledge those who made significant contributions but just missed out on the main team. Here are the honorable mentions for 2024.

Kyle Walker (Man City)

Kyle Walker has refused to let anything unrelated to his work as a professional football player even remotely affect it. So much so that he kept his leadership and guided Manchester City to an unprecedented fourth Premier League title in a row. I also wouldn't rule out that they won the FA Cup in back-to-back years.

Tom Lockyer (Luton Town):

The team has suffered since losing Lockyer due to a heart attack sustained during a match versus Bournemouth. He had joined my team just a few months prior after leading the club to a 2-1 victory away at Everton. The club's championship fortunes could have been drastically different if he had stayed available. We pray for him well, as his cardiac issue may force him to withdraw from the game.

The Bottom Line!

Garth Crooks' team picked at the end of the season showcases the remarkable skill and talent of this year's best players. Every player has shown their own contribution on the pitch, from Erling Haaland's record-breaking goal-scoring exploits for Manchester City to Jordan Pickford's goalkeeping at Everton. The leadership of Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool and the breakout of Ollie Watkins at Aston Villa serve as additional examples of the wide variety of skills that have characterized this exciting football season.