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Expectations are high at PSG this season following their sensational summer transfer window. The French giants have brought in a plethora of stars, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Sergio Ramos. Their business this summer has made them favourites for both the Ligue 1 title and the Champions League this campaign.
The Parisian club already have a six-point lead at the top of Ligue 1 and are also favourites to top their Champions League group to qualify for the knockout rounds. PSG have the weight of the world on their shoulders to deliver silverware at the end of this campaign and will rely on their star power to do so.
Mauricio Pochettino's side have been in imperious form this season, having only lost two games across all competitions so far. This list will rank five players who have been PSG's best performers up until this point in the campaign. So without further ado, here are
PSG's 5 best players so far this season
#5 Neymar
Brazilian superstar Neymar has had a slow start to the season in terms of goal contributions. He has had a solitary goal along with two assists in seven games across all competitions this season. But the forward's influence on PSG's game cannot be understated.
Neymar is often at the heart of PSG's attack and has been involved in most of the team's forward play. The Brazilian's prowess on the ball is up there with the world's best and he has shown that this season. The forward has put in some dazzling displays so far and has yet to hit his stride this campaign.
Pochettino will hope that the Brazilian can finally have a full season at PSG. He will need Neymar to avoid any injuries if they are to finish the campaign with silverware.
#4 Ander Herrera
Even though it's still early in the campaign, Ander Herrera is having his best season in terms of contributions at PSG. He filled in for the injured Marco Verratti for the opening part of the campaign. Since then the Spaniard has made sure his Italian teammate has not been missed in midfield.
Herrera has already bagged four goals and two assists across all competitions this season and has been one of PSG's standout players this campaign. The Spaniard has done well alongside Idrissa Gueye in midfield, showing his abilities in the No. 8 role for the side.
Even with Verratti now fully fit again, Herrera's performances this season have warranted him a place in Pochettino's starting lineup. It remains to be seen how the Spaniard will be used for the rest of the campaign.
#3 Idrissa Gueye
Herrera's midfield partner, Idrissa Gueye, has been a revelation in midfield for PSG this season. The Senegalese international is enjoying a new lease of life in his more attacking role at the club during this campaign.
Often seen as a destroyer in midfield, Gueye has been deployed as more of a box-to-box midfielder this season. He has seen his goal contributions massively increase as well. The midfielder has already scored more goals (4) across all competitions this season than the last two seasons combined.
Gueye is a vital cog in Pochettino's midfield and is essential in balancing out a highly attacking PSG lineup. Given his performances so far this season, the midfielder is set to have a stellar 2021-22 campaign.
#2 Achraf Hakimi
PSG's big-money summer signing Achraf Hakimi has hit the ground running since his €60 million move from Inter Milan earlier this summer. The Moroccan has been unstoppable down the right-flank with his pace and attacking prowess.
Hakimi has ripped apart opposition defenses across all competitions and has even added goals to his game this season. The full-back already has three goals and two assists in the league. He has been one of PSG's main attacking threats this campaign.
Despite the lack of cohesion in PSG's star-studded front three, Hakimi has been a constant threat down the right flank with his pace and directness. The full-back has already established himself as one of the best in the world at what he does. One can only expect the Moroccan to keep getting better this season, which is a daunting prospect for any team that comes up against PSG.
#1 Kylian Mbappe
Despite not yet kicking into gear this season, Kylian Mbappe still leads PSG in terms of both goals and assists during this campaign. The Frenchman has shown that he is a massive goal-threat even when he is not playing at his highest level.
Mbappe has proved time and time again that he is a generational talent with the ability to singlehandedly affect the outcome of a game. The Frenchman has bagged four goals and five assists across all competitions this season. He is the favourite to win the Ligue 1 Golden Boot for the third year in a row.
Mbappe is currently stealing the spotlight from the likes of Neymar and Lionel Messi at PSG. He will want to deliver the Champions League title in what could be his final season at the club.
