Ranking the top ten players in Europe this season in terms of numbers for goals and assists combined, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo miles ahead, but former Chelsea and Liverpool stars impressing…
SEE ALSO:
Danny Ings: Five more players Liverpool can sign to confirm mid-table mediocrity, including Spurs flop
Real Madrid’s stunning XI with Chelsea duo signed to replace Gareth Bale & Karim Benzema
Find out the world’s richest footballers in 2015!
10) Carlos Bacca – 26
A player who really caught the eye for Sevilla this season, Colombian striker Carlos Bacca scored 20 goals and laid on six assists to attract interest from the likes of Manchester United.
9) Carlos Tevez – 27
A Champions League finalist with Juventus, it was in Serie A that Carlos Tevez really found his top form, scoring 20 goals and providing seven assists for his team-mates.
8) Mauro Icardi – 28
An awesome young talent wanted by Chelsea this summer, Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi announced himself as a potentially world class talent with a contribution of 28 goals in total.
7) Neymar – 29
With 22 goals and 7 assists in La Liga, Barcelona starlet Neymar had a highly productive second season at the Nou Camp, also netting in their Champions League final win over Juventus.
6) Kevin De Bruyne – 30
With 10 goals and an incredible 20 assists, Wolfsburg star and former Chelsea attacking midfielder Kevin De Bruyne set up more than anyone else in Europe this season and looks an amazing talent.
5) Luis Suarez – 30
With 16 goals and 14 assists, Luis Suarez did not hit the scoring heights of his final season with Liverpool, but still made an excellent contribution to Barcelona’s treble-winning season.
4) Alexandre Lacazette – 33
With a total contribution of 33 goals, Lyon sensation Alexandre Lacazette is another emerging talent who looks to have a great future in the game.
3) Sergio Aguero – 34
Top scorer in the Premier League, Sergio Aguero was also a great provider this season as he played his part in 34 league goals overall for Manchester City.
2) Lionel Messi – 61
Another ridiculously good season for Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, who scored 43 goals and set up 18 for his treble-winning colleagues.
1) Cristiano Ronaldo – 64
Narrowly in front of Messi in this two-horse race, Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was Europe’s top scorer this season with 48 goals, plus 16 assists for his team-mates.
