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#1 Lionel Messi
Who would top the list if not the mercurial Argentine? Following his Ballon d'Or snub last year, Lionel Messi has come out with a perfect response to his doubters this season, proving beyond arguments, why he is truly the greatest player in the history of the game.
He said it and he is doing it. After promising to return the Champions League trophy to the Nou Camp ahead of the season, the attacker is doing justice to his words in Europe's elite tournament, with his 12 goals and 3 assists in 9 appearances putting Barcelona in a decent position to claim the trophy once again this term.
Having sealed the La Liga title, Messi has recorded 34 goals and 15 assists to his name in the Spanish top flight, by virtue of which he leads the race for both the Pichichi trophy and the European Golden Shoe. With his combined 48 goals and 22 assists across every competition, he also tops Europe for the two stats. What a season he has had!
Honourable mentions: Ivan Rakitic, Clement Lenglet, Arturo Vidal, Ousmane Dembele
