We will look back at the top 10 football players of 2013-14. These players have become the backbone of their respective teams and have seen their worth increase sharply as the season progressed.Their individual skills have changed the outlook of a team. Can someone imagine where Real Madrid would be without Ronaldo. Where would Liverpool be without Suarez. Where would Chelsea stand without Hazard? There are many more players that have graced the football field with splendid displays, but the importance of these players to their respective teams during this season have given them a spot in this list.Here are arguably, the best players of the 2013-2014 season.
#10 Gareth Bale
This Welshman was the backbone of the Tottenham Hotspur team before moving for a world record fee to Real Madrid.
Even though many predicted him to struggle in his first season, he has begun to show his true worth to the team. His superb solo goal against Barcelona in the Copa Del Rey final is evidence for the same.
#9 Vincent Kompany
The only defender in the list, Kompany’s rock solid performances have been at the very heart of Manchester City’s campaign. Manchester City felt his absence in the games he missed due to injury and suspensions.
That is how important he has been to the blue side of Manchester.
#8 Eden Hazard
He is undoubtably the best player in Chelsea’s current squad. While Torres and Eto has faded during the season Hazard has spearheaded the attack with confidence and poise.
This fearless attacking midfielder has been the shining light for Chelsea in this trophy less season
#7 Yaya Toure
This season Yaya Touré scored brilliant free-kicks, 25-yard long rangers, solo goals after lung-busting runs and drove Manchester City to the title.
He is without doubt one of the best players in the world. This Ivorian has scored 20 goals in all competitions along with nine assists . Pretty impressive for a box to box midfielder.
#6 Thibaut Courtios
This Atletico Madrid star has taken the footballing world by storm with a season full of strong performances. Currently on loan from Chelsea football club, this young star has what it takes to be the best in the world in the next few years.
He is the first choice keeper of a star studded Belgian national team as well.
#5 Arjen Robben
The winger has been an integral part of Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga winning team. He has scored 20 goals in all competitions and has shown the footballing world that he still has a lot to offer.
He would have climbed higher on the list had he inspired Bayern Munich to defeat Real Madrid and progress to the final of the Champions League.
#4 Diego Costa
His goal scoring has been similar to Luis Suarez, as he has scored goals for fun. He took over from where Falcao left off and has shown the footballing world his talent.
He has scored 35 goals for Atletico Madrid in all competitions this season and just misses the third spot by a whisker.
#3 Lionel Messi
Usually the person who stands first in almost all the ratings, Lionel Messi has not lived upto his standards this season, mainly due to injury.
Even though he was injured for three months this season, the Argentine scored a whopping 41 goals. He was an integral part of Barcelona’s quest for the La Liga trophy but couldn’t do much as Atletico went on to win the La Liga.
#2 Luis Suarez
Where would Liverpool have been at the end of this season had Luis Suarez gone to Arsenal or Real Madrid?
Even though he missed 5 matches this season due to his ban, this man spearheaded a youthful Liverpool team. He scored a total of 31 goals this season and terrorized defences of all the teams in the League.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
He has replaced Lionel Messi as the undisputed king of world football in the 2013-14 season.
He has scored a total of 51 goals this season, guided Real Madrid to the Champions League final and has been an integral part of their Copa Del Rey success.
