10 best players in Serie A this year (2020)

#3 Zlatan Ibrahimovic - AC Milan

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates a goal for AC Milan

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined LA Galaxy after a serious injury at Manchester United, many thought that it was the end of the famous striker's European adventure.

However, Ibrahimovic decided to join AC Milan in January this year on a free transfer, and the club has seemingly instantly transformed since the arrival of the charismatic Swede. One of the best strikers of the modern generation, Ibrahimovic has not slowed down; the 39-year old has been one of the best players in Serie A since his arrival.

Me and my best friends pic.twitter.com/ukgC52DVWN

— Zlatan Ibrahimović (@Ibra_official) December 14, 2020

The striker has also acted as a mentor for the likes of young Rafael Leao, while also continuing to score goals at a consistent rate. This season, Ibrahimovic has scored 10 goals in just six Serie A games. AC Milan sit at the top of the table.

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#2 Romelu Lukaku - Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku in action for Inter Milan

Romelu Lukaku's Manchester United stint split opinion, but the striker has flourished at Inter Milan under the guidance of Antonio Conte.

Lukaku joined Inter Milan from Manchester United in 2019 for a club-record fee of £67 million. The Belgium international was in sensational form in his debut season, scoring 23 goals in 36 Serie A appearances and forming an effective attacking partnership with Lautaro Martinez.

This season the 27-year old has not slowed down; in 12 Serie A games he has scored 11 goals. A trophy does not seem far away from Inter Milan's grasp, and Lukaku will be key to their future success.

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#1 Cristiano Ronaldo, Juventus

Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed another impressive year

Juventus might not be at their fluent best, but Cristiano Ronaldo has continued to do what he does best; lifting his team and finding the back of the net on a regular basis.

Ronaldo has been Juventus' most important player this year, as he has been since joining the club in 2018. The Portuguese superstar scored 31 goals in 33 Serie A games last season as Juventus won the title; he has 12 goals in nine Serie A games so far.

Cristiano Ronaldo won the 2020 Golden Foot, an award presented to active players aged 28+ based on their personality and achievements 👣 pic.twitter.com/k8FU1tIcYg

— B/R Football (@brfootball) December 21, 2020

A Juventus-sans Ronaldo look toothless; the 35-year old's absence this seaosn after testing positive for coronavirus saw Juventus struggling to win games; his return immediately saw a positive run of results.

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