23 ‘World-Class’ PL players you’ve probably forgotten about – Part 1: featuring Man United and Leeds stars

Hakan Sukur – Blackburn Rovers

9 Premier League Appearances, 2 Goals

Legendary Turkish striker Hakan Sukur was signed by Graeme Souness for Blackburn Rovers in 2002 having worked with him before when the Scot was manager of Galatasaray.

Unfortunately a training ground accident left Sukur out of action for the first two months of his six month deal, which meant that he only ended up making nine appearances for the club before returning to Galatasary.

Taribo West – Derby County

18 Premier League Appearances, 0 Goals

The Nigerian defender with the crazy hairstyles was a massive success for Derby County when he signed for them from AC Milan in 2000.

A team that was struggling at the bottom of the league with only seven points from 13 goals were transformed upon the Nigerian’s arrival.

With his defensive skills and experience, Derby won five of their next nine games with six clean sheets which ultimately led to Premier League survival.

West left Derby County at the end of the season because of his high wages and his international team commitments which would have resulted in him missing important games throughout the forthcoming new season.