Ranking the 5 best players in La Liga so far this season

#3 Vinicius Junior - Real Madrid

Real Madrid v FC Sheriff: Group D - UEFA Champions League

Vinicius Junior is enjoying the best start to his career. The Brazilian youngster is third in the La Liga scoring charts with five goals in eight league appearances. In addition to netting five goals, Real Madrid's second-best forward has also provided three assists so far.

The 21-year-old has gelled well with veteran Karim Benzema upfront, resulting in a better output than the previous campaign already. Vinicius' energy on the left flank and his penchant for taking on defenders have meant he has been one of the bright spots for Los Blancos so far.

Vinicius' seven-goal contribution came in first six La Liga matches this season. The Brazilian would like to improve his performances after faring poorly in the last two games.

#2 Mikel Oyarzabal - Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad v Elche CF - La Liga Santander

Emerging as a surprise contender for the Pichichi award, Oyarzabal's exploits have propelled Real Sociedad to fight for top spot in La Liga. The Spanish forward has been ultra reliant in front of goal, bagging six goals and one assist in the campaign so far.

The 24-year-old has managed to constantly create problems for the opposition on the flanks with his caliber. Oyarzabal's dazzling runs down the left and his ability to find space have been crucial to Real Sociedad's early success in La Liga. The winger's passing range is also exquisite and his overall game makes him a threat to be reckoned with.

It remains to be seen whether Oyarzabal can keep up his good form and carry Sociedad's attack throughout the campaign,

#1 Karim Benzema - Real Madrid

Real Madrid CF v RCD Mallorca - La Liga Santander

With a whopping 16 goal contributions in eight league games, Karim Benzema is not just the best player in La Liga but the best forward in Europe. The French forward has been in explosive form, bagging nine goals and seven assists already in La Liga so far. He has the most goal contributions by any player in Europe's top five leagues thus far

With the likes of Vinicius and Eden Hazard up front, Benzema is firing on all cylinders early into the season. The striker's form has been the key for Los Blancos in their success in holding onto the top spot in the league so far. Benzema managed to deliver in front of goal, while being equally dangerous in creating chances for his teammates.

It remains to be seen whether the Frenchman can carry his scintillating form throughout the campaign. Benzema's current standards are so high that it will be difficult to match, even for himself, on a consistent basis.