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#3 Ansu Fati (Barcelona)
Lionel Messi's heir at Barcelona, Ansu Fati is the club's new no.10. This highlights how highly rated he is by the Barcelona hierarchy.
Fati looks like a superstar in the making. Pacy, technically strong and an excellent dribbler, Fati made his debut for Barcelona in 2019, and has not looked back since then. The 18-year-old has not looked out of place in senior football, and is already regarded as Barcelona's best forward by many.
In 49 appearances in all competitions, Fati has scored 15 goals, and provided six assists. The Spain international missed nearly a year of football due to a serious injury, but made a strong return last month. He already has two goals this season for Barcelona.
#2 Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain)
Neymar is possibly the one player in world football who can match Lionel Messi's talent level.
The Brazil international was destined for big things ever since his Santos days. Neymar and Lionel Messi enjoy a close relationship. The duo was sensational for Barcelona, and now plies their trade together in Ligue 1 for Paris Saint-Germain. Neymar is a tricky operator, a world-class dribbler with a prolific goalscoring record.
Neymar has often been criticised for his off-the-field actions, and many believe that he lacks Messi's discipline. The 29-year-old, who has endured a poor start to the new season, has made 124 appearances in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain. He has scored 88 goals and provided 54 assists.
#1 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Right now, Mohamed Salah is the best player in world football, ahead of the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski.
Salah's performances this season have been compared to that of Messi in his prime. The Egypt international has been a world-class player since joining Liverpool in 2017 from AS Roma for nearly £38 million. However, not many would have expected him to reach the level he is at right now.
Salah looks untouchable. His quick feet and overall attacking quality have been mesmerising. The 29-year-old has made nine Premier League appearances this season, scoring ten goals and providing five assists. He is among the favourites to lift the Ballon d'Or award this year.
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