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Although ranking the best football players of all time can be quite a controversial task, analyzing current form is a completely different story.
European football is alight with in-form players who are improving their overall club’s performance in significant ways. Whether it is through scoring goals or setting them up through assists, certain players have had several moments this season when they have set the pitch alight.
Here are five of the most outstanding and in-form players on the European stage.
#5 Riyad Mahrez
First on our list is one of Manchester City’s freshest signings, Riyad Mahrez.
Although Mahrez is no stranger to the Premier League – helping Leicester City overcome the odds to win the title in the 2015-16 season – the attacking midfielder has adapted brilliantly to his new club.
The 27-year-old has scored five goals and obtained four assists in 15 appearances in both the Champions League and the Premier League for Man City, providing Pep Guardiola with extra firepower and support in the middle of the park.
#4 Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund
If you haven’t yet heard of this 18-year-old English winger, you either have been living under a rock, or you haven’t been staying up to date with European football.
The left-winger is currently proving his impressive talent with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund – scoring four goals and obtaining six assists in 11 appearances for the club.
In fact, most of Sancho’s appearances have seen him play less than the full 90, proving his ability to influence a game in a short amount of time.
#3 Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain
In third place is the 19-year-old French wonderkid from Paris Saint-Germain who has impressed even on the club level after his brilliant performances for France during the World Cup.
At such a young age, it is amazing that Mbappe has netted 11 league goals and 5 assists in just 9 appearances. Paris Saint-Germain have also benefited in the Champions League, with Mbappe scoring 2 goals and providing 2 assists in just 4 games.
It may be good to state that Kylian Mbappe is one to watch, but you know that already!
#2 Eden Hazard for Chelsea
In second place is the unbelievable Belgium international, Eden Hazard.
The 27-year-old has scored 8 goals and assisted 4 in 14 appearances in Chelsea’s campaign in the Premier League, Europa League and the EFL Cup. Hazard is a vital player for his team as Chelsea currently trail Manchester City for the league title.
The winger is an absolute delight to watch, with his dribbling ability bringing joy to Chelsea fans everywhere.
#1 Lionel Messi for Barcelona
The Argentine superstar tops our list as the most in-form player at this point in world football.
Now in his 30s, Messi has netted an amazing 14 goals and 6 assists in just 13 appearances in all competitions, playing a vital role for Barcelona up front as they lead in the league by just one point over second-placed Sevilla.
The number 10 has been impressive with regards to number of shots, chances created and number of dribbles completed in La Liga so far.
Do you agree that these players are in form at the moment? Who would you have added or taken away from this list?
Please feel free to comment your thoughts below.
