30. Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)
Virtually unbeatable at the Vicente Calderon this term.
29. Gianluigi Buffon (Italy)
Yet another Serie A title for the experienced keeper.
28. Xavi (Spain)
He may be getting on a bit but do not rule out the Spaniard from putting his stamp on the 2014 World Cup.
27. Diego Costa (Spain)
Brazilian born goal machine will look to prove to the Spanish public just what a great addition to their ranks he is.
26. Mats Hummels (Germany)
The rock at the centre of Joachim Low’s defence.