De Bruyne has won the most PL points

As we pass the midway point of February, some attention shifts to who has performed the best all season to warrant being considered for the league's Player of the Year award in May. 

Harry Kane and Mohamed Salah have staked their claim by consistently banging in the goals for Tottenham and Liverpool respectively, but De Bruyne has also been instrumental for City.

'BetStars' have rated the value of each Premier League player's contribution and whether their goal or assist saw their team equalise or score a winner, with the Belgian playmaker topping the leaderboard. In fact, without him, the league leaders would be fourth, highlighting his devastating impact.

We take a look at the top 10:

10. Wayne Rooney (Everton)

The former England international has helped his boyhood club out on six occasions this season, scoring four winners and two equalisers to gain 10 points for the 'Toffees'.

9. Jordan Ibe (Bournemouth)

The 22-year-old winger hasn't let his tender age stop him from contributing for Eddie Howe and the 'Cherries'. Ibe has bagged five winners and also gained his side an invaluable 10 points.

8. Christian Eriksen (Tottenham)

The playmaker is 'Spurs' best creative force and also gets very involved in the goal action. He's secured 11 points for them this season, netting five winners and an equaliser.

7. Raheem Sterling (Man City)

De Bruyne's team-mate has also been in the thick of the action, winning 11 vital points through five winners and one equaliser.

6. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

It's no surprise that the prolific Egyptian is featured in the list. Out of his 29 goals and assists in the Premier League, six have been winners and one an important equaliser, saving 13 points for the 'Reds'.

5. Romelu Lukaku (Man United)

The broad Belgian striker has made his mark for Jose Mourinho and United this season, earning 14 extra points through his involvement seven winners.

4. Sergio Aguero (Man City)

The Argentine striker is the other City player on the list along with De Bruyne and Sterling, helping the 'Sky Blues' gain 14 points through seven winners.

3. Alvaro Morata (Chelsea)

The Spaniard has received a lot of criticism this season but it seems like he's doing a better job than most realise. He's been involved in eight winners to help Chelsea secure an extra 16 points.

2. Harry Kane (Tottenham)

The England striker is the second most influential player, scoring seven winners and three equalisers to earn Tottenham 17 more points.

1. Kevin De Bruyne (Man City)

Not only does the Belgian top the list, but he does it in some fashion. Through ten winners he has given the league leaders an extra 20 points this season, three more than Kane in second.