3) Thomas Vermaelen (Barcelona)
Harshly slated for his injury problems at Arsenal and in his first year at Barcelona, Thomas Vermaelen has now become a regular for the Catalan giants and is showing his worth again.
4) Ander Herrera (Manchester United)
In and out of the Manchester United team, Ander Herrera would surely be a regular starter for most top European sides, having proven himself to be a quality playmaker with an eye for goal.