20) Mesut Ozil (Arsenal)
At his best, there are few better passers in the world, and Mesut Ozil looks set to have his best season yet in an Arsenal shirt.
19) James Rodriguez (Real Madrid)
After an amazing World Cup for Colombia last summer, James Rodriguez has shown it wasn’t a flash in the pan with some stunning form for Real Madrid.
18) Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG)
One of the best players of his generation, PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is slightly past his peak now, but capable of moments of pure brilliance.
17) Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
A lethal finisher and great team-player, Karim Benzema has been excellent in his career with Real Madrid and is now wanted by Arsenal in a club-record £45m move.
16) Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich)
Undoubtedly the best goalkeeper in the world right now, Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer was up for Ballon d’Or earlier this year, an incredible achievement.
