RW) Neymar – Barcelona
Without Neymar in their squad Brazil crumbled under the pressure against Germany and were decimated 7-1 but the Brazilian has become just an important figure for Barcelona where he’s produced a deadly partnership with the next entry on L’Equipe’s list…
CF) Lionel Messi – Barcelona
Messi too was instrumental to Argentina and Barcelona but sadly came away empty handed in terms of trophies for both. However, the Argentine was able to cap off 2014 in style; breaking the scoring records for both La Liga and the Champions League.
LW) Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid
2014 was truly the year of Cristiano Ronaldo who has scored and assisted an astonishing 34 goals for club and country since the start of the current season, scored his 72nd goal in the Champions League, won the Copa del Rey, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Club Cup, not to mention his Balon d’Or.