Here are the best players according to the stats…
Here are the best players from across the top European leagues in the 2014/15 season so far according to statistics. Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal are the English clubs to have squad members featuring in the top 20.
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Here are the 20 best players in Europe according to statistics website Whoscored.com.
=19) Nabil Felkir, Lyon
The Frenchman has seven goals and four assists already this season for Ly0n.
=19) Diego Costa, Chelsea
The forward has been incredibly important to Chelsea’s charge to the top of the Premier League.
=17) Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal
The former Barcelona man has almost turned the Gunners in to a one man team since joining.
=17) Jordan Amavi, Nice
The left-back has been one of the best performers in Ligue 1 this season.
16) Karim Bellarabi, Bayer Leverkusen
The forward has been in great form for the Bundesliga side, scoring eight goals already this campaign.
=14) Sergio Aguero, Manchester City
The Argentine was incredibly important for the Sky Blues before an injury ruled him out for at least a month.
=14) Carlos Tevez, Juventus
With 10 goals and five assists in Serie A, Tevez has become a key part of the Italian side.
=12) Xabi Alonso, Bayern Munich
The Spaniard has found a new lease of life under Pep Guardiola in at the German giants.
=12) Neymar, Barcelona
The striker was actually outscoring Lionel Messi for a significant part of this season, he currently has eleven goals to his name.
11) Gareth Bale, Real Madrid
The Welsh superstar has been injured for a lot of this campaign, but still impressed when he has been on the pitch.
10) Naldo, Wolfsburg
The centre-back has been a big part of Wolfsburg’s charge in to the top four of the Bundesliga.
9) Cesc Fabregas, Chelsea
The midfielder has an amazing fifteen assists already this season.
8) Kevin De Bruyne, Wolfsburg
The former Chelsea man has been attempting to make Jose Mourinho regret selling him with his performances at his new club.
7) Roberto Firmino, Hoffenheim
The 23-year-old has four goals and six assists this season.
=5) Eric Choupo-Moting, Schalke 04
The Cameroonian has been important for Schalke in their chase for a Champions League place.
=5) Eden Hazard, Chelsea
The winger has been important in a great Chelsea team.
4) Alexandre Lacazette, Lyon
The Frenchman has been playing well enough to start rumours that he may leave Ligue 1.
3) Arjen Robben, Bayern Munich
The Dutchman is probably the best player in the world behind Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo at the moment.
2) Lionel Messi, Barcelona
The Argentine has been getting back to his best form in recent weeks.
1) Cristiano Ronaldo, Real Madrid
The forward has scored an unbelievable 25 goals already this campaign.