England rank fourth in number of football players abroad behind France and Brazil

Premier League is considered by many as one of best leagues in world. However, in recent years, young footballers from England have opted to try ir luck at building a career in foreign shores before y can return home to England as more 'complete' players. A recent survey by CIES Football Observatory revealed just how many England footballers are currently plying ir trade abroad in international leagues.

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England rank FOURTH in number of football players abroad behind France

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Young England international Jadon Sancho has impressed while playing Borussia Dortmund over last two seasons. former Manchester City attacker scored 27 goals in 69 appearances while playing in Bundesliga and in Champions League. recent study conducted by CIES Football Observatory revealed that 565 players from England left to improve ir game in foreign leagues. Apart from Jadon Sancho, or young English stars playing abroad include Sheyi Ojo, Reiss Nelson and Jonathan Panzo. Everton's Jonjoe Kenny has also impressed while on loan with Bundesliga side Schalke.

Jadon Sancho has been linked with a summer transfer back to England with Manchester United. Meanwhile, highest number of players to play abroad comes from Brazil and France (2,600 and 1,027) respectively. Liverpool's Alisson, Man City's Gabriel Jesus and PSG's Neymar are some of big-name players plying ir trade away from Brazil. Argentina (972) is third on list before England while Spain (559) is fifth. list is completed by Croatia (446) and Nigeria (399).

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