Franck Ribery – Bayern Munich
Like Robben, Ribery finally showed that he is one of the best creative players in European football. Ribery is now the complete footballer, possessing great attacking attributes but also knowing that he has to come back and defend. His possesses pace and skill and is also an excellent crosser of the ball. There have been times in his career when Ribery has failed to showed all of his attributes and has also struggled to get back and defend for his full back. Their was none of that season and he stands a great chance of being named UEFA’s player of the year.