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#8 Toni Koos (Real Madrid) | 7.22
Real Madrid's La Liga campaign has suffered its fair share of problems this season but Toni Kroos has remained at his effervescent best for Los Blancos. The German midfielder has been one of Real Madrid's most consistent players over the course of the season and has played a key role in their success.
Zinedine Zidane has had to deal with a series of injuries this year and has relied heavily on the experienced heads in his dressing room. Alongside his partners-in-crime Luka Modric and Casemiro, Toni Kroos was a metronomic midfield presence for the Spanish giants and helped Los Blancos to an impressive La Liga finish.
Real Madrid have given Atletico Madrid a run for their money this season and Kroos ensured that his side were breathing down Diego Simeone's neck on the final day of the season. The German superstar has been an image of consistency and poise and will be intent on winning silverware next season.
#7 Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) | 7.24
La Liga has historically been the ideal breeding ground for some of the best midfielders in Europe. Real Sociedad's Mikel Merino has been knocking on the Spanish national team for several years and is now inching towards his peak with La Real.
Alongside Mikel Oyarzabal and seasoned maestro David Silva, Mikel Merino has spearheaded Real Sociedad's brilliant La Liga campaign and has emerged as one of Spain's best progressive passers. Merino's ability to combine potent forward play with tenacious ball-winning prowess makes him one of La Liga's most effective midfielders.
Real Sociedad have managed an impressive fifth-placed finish this season and owe much of their improvement to the dynamic Mikel Merino. The Basque giants have qualified for the UEFA Europa League this year and will rely heavily on their star midfielder to guide them to an unprecedented European trophy.
#6 Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid) | 7.26
Atletico Madrid have upset the established order in La Liga yet again this season and have Diego Simeone to thank for his sustained brilliance. The Argentine manager has introduced a fresh approach to the club's La Liga title charge and the likes of Marcos Llorente and Angel Correa have thrived as a result.
Llorente, in particular, has enjoyed a spectacular season at Atletico Madrid and has managed 12 goals and 11 assists for his side. The Spaniard's contributions have swayed several results in Atletico Madrid's favor and have played a key role in the club's La Liga success.
The 26-year-old star is entering the prime of his career and has been given a new lease of life by Diego Simeone. Marcos Llorente is one of Atletico Madrid's most important players at the moment and could carve a niche for himself at the club.
#5 Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) | 7.32
Barcelona may depend heavily on Lionel Messi for their success but can arguably survive La Liga's competitive nature in the Argentine's absence. Celta Vigo, however, would find it near-impossible to trouble Spain's elite clubs without their talismanic striker Iago Aspas.
The former Liverpool man saved Celta Vigo from relegation last year and has now spearheaded their top-ten finish. The Galicians have an impressive midfield unit but rely heavily on their captain to seize the initiative in the final third.
With the talented Santi Mina for company, Iago Aspas has terrorized defenses in La Liga and has managed 14 goals and 13 assists this season. The Celta Vigo striker has adopted a more creative role this year and is an irreplaceable asset to his side.
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