Ranking the top 5 players in the world based on their performances this season

#3 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg

The naturally-gifted 20-year-old Frenchman has emerged as one of the world’s best this season. Kylian Mbappe has performed week-in and week-out for the French giants. The way he took the mantle in Neymar’s absence was truly remarkable.

The World Cup winner with France is still in contention to win his first European Golden Shoe with 32 goals in 28 appearances in the Ligue 1, and is occupying the second position, only behind Lionel Messi, who has already finished his domestic league campaign with 36 goals to his name.

The French prodigy has netted 38 times for PSG across all competitions and has played an influential role in PSG’s cakewalk to league success for yet another season.

Although the failure to inspire PSG to their first Champions League glory somewhat ruined his campaign, but the maturity he has shown in such a young age is beyond belief.

Many believe that he is the next big thing in world football, and Mbappe has shown that he is ready to succeed Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi.