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Officially, the title of “best football player in the world” is awarded by the French magazine France Football, annually presenting “”, however, every football fan has his own opinion on this matter. In recent years, the top two have looked predictable, where the football “giants” Ronaldo and Messi are located. However, when compiling a ranking or list of the ten or twenty greatest players based on the results of a calendar year, disagreements often arise.

2017 is coming to an end: for some players it was successful, but for others not so much. And yet, the editors of the site have identified the ten football players who were the most noticeable throughout the year.

And here in front of you is the TOP 10 best football players in the world in 2017.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid);
2. Lionel Messi (Barcelona);
3. Junior Neymar (Barcelona, ​​PSG);
4. Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus);
5. Paulo Dybala (Juventus);
6. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern);
7. Killian Mbappe (Monaco, PSG);
8. Eden Hazard (Chelsea);
9. N'Golo Kante (Chelsea);
10. Marcelo (Real Madrid).

And now in more detail about the performances and achievements of each football player in 2017.

10. Marcelo (Real Madrid)

• Champions League winner;
• La Liga winner;
• UEFA Super Cup winner;
• Winner of the Spanish Super Cup.

Today, there is no better left-back in the world than Marcelo. This year, the 29-year-old Brazilian finished his 11th season at Real Madrid, winning the fourth La Liga title of his career and the third UEFA Champions League Cup. In addition, he shared second place with Leonardo Bonucci for the title of “best defender of the 2017 Champions League”, behind his teammate Sergio Ramos.

The Brazilian is often compared to the legendary Roberto Carlos, who played in the same position a few years ago. Marcelo just does his job perfectly. He manages to do his job, and immediately rushes forward to help his teammates in the attack. Many modern forwards will envy the Brazilian defender, because he has crazy speed, excellent passing, technique, dribbling, and in addition has a huge supply of feints in his arsenal.

9. N'Golo Kante (Chelsea)

• PFA Player of the Year in England;
• Member of the “team” of the year according to the PFA.

Kante won the Premier League gold medal for the second year in a row, but this time with London's Chelsea. The Frenchman was a key figure in the "aristocrats" and the best in his position in the Premier League. Every year N’Golo only improves and today he is rightfully considered a world-class player.

Kante combines the best qualities of a defensive midfielder. He is incredible in tackling, controls the game in his area of ​​the field, knows how to make an accurate pass to a teammate, and also has amazing vision of the field and makes a huge number of interceptions in every game. Every top club in the world dreams of such a master in the center of the field. This is not the limit of the Frenchman's capabilities. Having made his Champions League debut this year, Kante will now look to reach new heights in European club football.

8. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

• Winner of the English Premier League;
• Player of the Year according to Chelsea fans.

Another representative of London's Chelsea has entered our hit parade. Under the leadership of Antonio Conte, the 26-year-old Belgian again began to demonstrate excellent football, as in 2015 under Jose Mourinho. Eden Hazard made a huge contribution to the London team achieving 1st place in the Premier League. He worked wonders on the left flank of the attack, dealing with defenders flawlessly and often finishing off his phenomenal runs with beautiful goals.

The Belgian is in good shape, and if he doesn’t slow down, he will soon be able to compete with Messi and Ronaldo for the title of the best football player in the world

7. Kylian Mbappe (Monaco, PSG)

• Winner of the French Championship;
• The best young player of the season in the French Ligue 1.

The real sensation of 2017 was the play of the young forward of the French Monaco, Kylian Mbappe. At the age of 18, the young talent showed football at a level no worse than Ronaldo and Messi. Mbappe played equally well in all the tournaments in which he took part. He helped his club reach the semi-finals of the Champions League, and there the young Frenchman was able to score against the legendary Gianluigi Buffon.

Perhaps no one doubts that this is the best young player of this year. In the summer, the striker swapped Monaco for PSG, becoming the second most expensive player in football history. Mbappe did not have to spend much time adapting to the new club, and now he continues to improve his level of play, and perhaps already in 2018, we will see the Frenchman in a higher position in a similar rating.

6. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern)

• Bundesliga champion;
• Winner of the German Super Cup.

One of the most talented players in Polish football is Robert Lewandowski. The forward has been playing for Bayern Munich for the fourth season in a row and is considered the team's top scorer.

Among all the center forwards, the Pole showed himself most successfully in the past year. His goals often brought important victories to Bayern, and Robert himself became the 2nd top scorer in the German football Bundesliga. Lewandowski showed himself the brightest in his squad, and had the opportunity to play in the Champions League final if the Munich club had not lost to Real Madrid in the semi-finals.

5. Paulo Dybala (Juventus)

• Serie A winner;
• Winner of the Italian Cup;
• Champions League finalist.

The Argentine forward's progress is progressing at an incredible pace. He is only 23 years old, but he has already managed to gain a foothold in the Juventus team, beating competition from other high-class players. Many compare Dybala to Lionel Messi, and indeed their style of play is somewhat similar. He is fast and technical, plus he is excellent and has good field vision.

In the Turin club, the Argentine plays in the position behind the striker, but this does not stop him from scoring a lot of goals. Dybala started the 2017/18 season in Serie A with a lot of goals scored. He became the leading scorer in his native championship, and if he continues in the same spirit, he has every chance to compete for the “golden boot”.

4. Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)

• Serie A winner;
• Champions League finalist;
• Best goalkeeper of the Champions League.

This year, Buffon came close to winning the most coveted trophy of his career, the UEFA Champions League. Together with Juventus, the goalkeeper of the Italian national team went through a difficult journey to reach the final of the most prestigious club tournament in the Old World, but once again stopped half a step towards his cherished dream. Gigi's offender was Cristiano Ronaldo with his Real Madrid team. By the way, the Italian goalkeeper lost his second Champions League final in the last 3 years, and received both defeats in the decisive matches from Spanish teams.

Despite the failure in the European Cup tournament, Buffon played brilliantly in goal. He often made stunning saves that left the crowd in awe. Gianluigi remains one of the best goalkeepers in world football and, at 39 years old, continues to play and help his club conquer new heights. After the Champions League final, Buffon was included in the top three contenders for the Golden Ball. If the Italian wins this award, he will become the second goalkeeper in history after Lev Yashin to receive this prize.

3. Neymar (Barcelona, ​​PSG)

(Winner of the Spanish Cup)

In one of his interviews, Neymar admitted that the 2016/17 season was one of the best in his career, even despite his not the most excellent goalscoring figures. The forward showed the whole world that he is no worse than Ronaldo and Messi, and can compete with them for the title of the best player in football.

The CIES football observatory regularly calculates the transfer values ​​of players from the five main European leagues. When creating a current list of the most expensive football players Key parameters were taken into account, such as the player’s age, his role on the field, contract length, performance, etc. Moreover, players from the Premier League make up exactly half of the top ten.

10. Paul Pogba - 147.5 million euros

Paul's transfer from Juventus in 2016 cost the Manchester United club 105 million euros. At that time, the young athlete was the most expensive football player in the world.

The success of the current Manchester United team shows a marked difference in the way Jose Mourinho's side play with and without their central midfielder. Capable of dominating the midfield battle almost single-handedly, Pogba is worth every euro that was invested in his 'acquisition'.

Manchester United head coach Jose Mourinho says he is pleased with Paul Pogba, who has shown consistency and consistency in his performances.

9. Antoine Griezmann - 150.2 million euros

The leading Atletico Madrid forward may soon move to Real Madrid. According to the Spanish press, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to offer not only monetary compensation for the 27-year-old football player, but also his team’s midfielder Dani Ceballos.

To retain a promising player, Atlético can raise Griezmann's salary to twenty million euros per year.

8. Romelu Lukaku - €164.8 million

Another Manchester United player is in the top 10 most expensive football players in the world. In 2017, the English football club paid 84.7 million euros for Lukaku’s transfer from Everton. This made the leading scorer in the history of the Belgian national team also the most expensive striker in the history of England. However, Romelu has come under a lot of criticism lately as his recent performances have not lived up to expectations.

However, 24-year-old Lukaku is still far from his prime. His transfer fee in the recent past and in the years to come will reflect his playing potential.

7. Kevin De Bruyne - €167.8 million

One of the most complete midfielders in world football, he is undoubtedly the jewel in Manchester City's crown. Known for his impeccable technique, wide range of skills and ability to score goals from long range, the attacking midfielder has played a key role in Manchester City's success in both the Premier League and Champions League.

De Bruyne is one of the few players capable of breaking the Ballon d'Or duopoly held by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo since 2008.

6. Dele Alli - 171.3 million euros

Considering his age (he is 22 years old), Alli has had a fantastic career. He jumped straight from Ligue 1 to the Premier League as a teenager. And signed for Tottenham in February 2015 for an initial fee of £5 million. After an impressive start to his Premier League career, scoring five goals and providing three assists in his first 18 league matches, he has been rewarded with a new long-term contract until January 2021.

And although Dele is not yet the most expensive football player in the world, he is one of the best midfielders according to CIES.

5. Paulo Dybala - 174.6 million euros

Forward Paulo Dybala, who plays for Juventus, is becoming Argentina's new superstar. He has already set a personal scoring record, scoring 25 goals this season in all competitions.

In the last match against Benevento, the Argentine scored three goals (hat-trick), two of them from penalties. This is Dybala's third hat-trick of the season.

4. Kylian Mbappe - 192.5 million euros

This is the youngest athlete in our ranking of the most expensive football players in the world. The striker of the Paris Saint-Germain club is 19 years old, and already has a successful participation in the French championship match for the Monaco club and a brilliant performance in the Champions League. And the title of the best young French footballer in Ligue 1 at the end of the 2016/17 season.

His transfer from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain cost the French club 180 million euros.

3. Harry Kane - €194.7 million

The Tottenham Hotspur player has established himself as the greatest striker since Alan Shearer. And perhaps he will reach even greater heights in the coming years if he can avoid the serious injuries that repeatedly threatened his predecessor's career.

Dedicated to the game, Kane said he had to sacrifice a lot to compete with stars like Ronaldo and Messi: “They have been such good players over the last ten years or so that they have dominated football, and rightly so,” he said Kane. “I am proud that I competed with them on equal terms and won. I hope to win every year. Not only to beat them once, but also to win as many cups as they did,” the athlete added.

2. Lionel Messi - $202.2 million

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner and Barcelona striker is one of only two players on the planet whose transfer would cost more than €200 million (based on CIES calculations).

The only thing stopping Messi from being crowned the greatest player of all time is not winning the World Cup. Perhaps the situation will change when the Argentina national team takes part in the FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Russia in 2018. By the way, those who couldn’t get to this World Cup.

1. Neymar - 213 million euros

Who could afford to buy the most expensive football player for 222 million euros? French giants Paris Saint-Germain are one of the few clubs in the world capable of this. In the summer of 2017, the Brazilian soccer star received an offer that she simply could not refuse. Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain to show his ambitions and get out of the shadow of Lionel Messi.

However, just recently, information appeared in the Don Balon publication that the most expensive football player in the world in 2018 is considering the possibility of moving to Manchester United. And a preliminary agreement with the English club has allegedly already been reached. But Neymar did not want to move to Real Madrid. He previously played for Barcelona and fears that Real Madrid fans will view his appearance at the club negatively.

The table shows from left to right: place, player's club, league, age, contract expiration date, national team.

In the world, the concept is quite changeable. There have not been many periods in the history of world football when this honorary title was assigned to one player for a long time. The fight for championship continues today. However, this competition is a necessary component for truly dynamic and exciting games. It encourages athletes to continually hone their skills and reach new heights.

Legends of world football

The rating of the best football players in the world is deservedly headed by the Brazilian striker Pele (Edson Arantis do Nascimento), who scored more than one thousand two hundred goals on target during his playing career. And once he scored eight goals in just one game.

Cruyff (Hendrik Johannes Cruyff), who played for the Dutch national team, follows right behind him. Among his achievements, it is worth noting that he was awarded the prestigious Ballon d'Or three times. In addition, he was nominated for this award eight more times.

In general, as a rule, the “Golden Ball”, which recognizes the best football players in the world, goes to the strikers, since their play is brighter, more noticeable and gives results in the form of points. However, only once in the history of football was goalkeeper Lev Ivanovich Yashin awarded this trophy. According to FIFA, he is the best goalkeeper of the past century.

The best football players in the world

1. Cristiano Ronaldo is an attacking right-back who plays for the Spanish team Real Madrid.
2. Lionel Messi is a forward for the Spanish Barcelona.
3. Franck Ribery is a midfielder for the German team Bayern Munich.
4. Radamel Falcao is a striker for French Monaco.
5. Andreas Iniesta is a central attacking midfielder for Barcelona.
6. Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a forward for the French team Paris Saint-Germain.
7. Philipp Lahm is a defender for Bayern Munich.
8. Gareth Bale is a winger for Real Madrid.
9. Robin Van Persie is a forward for Manchester United.
10. Thiago Silva is a central defender for Paris Saint-Germain.

This list of the 10 best football players in the world is given by Four Four Two magazine.

Four-time Ballon d'Or winner

For four years in a row, Lionel Messi has won the coveted award that the world's best footballers strive for - the Ballon d'Or. Lionel's whole life is connected with football. At the age of five, the kid was already training in the team of the Argentine club “Grandoli” under the leadership of his father.

When the young football player was only eleven years old, doctors made a disappointing verdict - the teenager’s body was pathologically lacking growth hormone. A month of treatment cost the family $900.

Two years later, one of the shareholders of the Spanish football club Barcelona became interested in the young talent. After much persuasion, Lionel's father agreed to go to a meeting with the club's sports director. The perspicacious Carles Reshac saw remarkable talent in the fragile boy and agreed that the club would not only fully pay for Lionel’s treatment, but also compensate the family for all expenses for moving to Europe.

Thus, the thirteen-year-old teenager began playing for the Barcelona youth team. He did not disappoint the club directors. In the first match, young Lionel Messi carefully sent four goals into the opponent's goal. Less than a few years later, the young talent already tried to rent the Italian Juventus. However, the head coach of Barcelona refused this deal.

Lionel Messi's debut in Barcelona's first team did not go unnoticed by the press. Even then, he was predicted to have a brilliant future and was compared to such football legends as Maradona, Cruyff and Ronaldinho.

Since then, Messi's triumphant rise to the heights of recognition has not been marred by a single failure. His list of achievements includes many awards and records. To this day, he remains the top scorer in the history of the Classico matches and, undoubtedly, the top scorer of Barcelona.

Ronaldo's versatility

Just two years earlier than Lionel, another boy was born on the picturesque island of Madeira - Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. Their paths in life are very similar in many ways. Little Cristiano's father also had a direct connection to the world of big football - at that time he was the administrator of the Portuguese team Andorinha. This is where Cristiano began his career.

Soon the legendary Alex Ferguson himself drew attention to the young football player. He invited Ronaldo to play for Manchester United. Even then, Cristiano’s transfer amount reached over twelve million pounds sterling. expressed his confidence in the new player by presenting him with the famous number seven jersey.

A distinctive feature of Cristiano is his versatility of talent. This is confirmed by the best football players in the world. He is fast, durable and excellent at jumping. The trajectory of the ball during free kicks is almost impossible to predict. In addition, Ronaldo often scores with his head. His dribbling confuses opponents, and his playing technique evokes loud applause from the fans.

Confrontation between Messi and Ronaldo

Cristiano and Lionel are bright football stars who play in the same league, in the same historical period of time. Photos of the best football players are decorated with posters illustrating their opposition. The fact that their teams themselves are in a state of classic rivalry only fuels the interest of fans.

In this talent race, Cristiano deservedly took the lead. The tireless Portuguese is not going to rest on his laurels, but trains hard, honing his skills. And although Messi is undoubtedly worthy of all praise, at this stage even ardent Barcelona fans only reproach Ronaldo for his habit of lying on the field whenever possible, making grimaces of pain. It is impossible to find fault with his playing style.

Outstanding Goalkeeper

However, no matter how skillful a forward is, a talented goalkeeper can nullify all his efforts. And one of these players, without a doubt, is Iker Casillas.

For five years he was named the best goalkeeper in the world. Iker also holds the record for the largest number of clean sheets played for the national team.

And the list of gifted players is by no means exhausted by these names. Time will tell if they can hold their positions. But we can be sure of one thing: beautiful football is guaranteed to us.

The best football player in the world who is he? A question of this nature is quite volatile and interesting. In the entire history of football, there have not been many periods when the same football player held the title of the best. Of course, choosing the best football player requires a lot of time, comparisons between the most popular football magazines, federations and fans' opinions. Therefore, a list has been created for you from 10 .

List of football players from the very beginning to the present day. Of course, every football fan has his own best football player, so write who you think is the best below in the comments and then we will try to create a purely list of fans of the best football player in the world.

10th place – Javier Hernandez Creus

One of the best football players in the history of football. Known as "Xavi" - a football player of an incredibly high level of play. He played for the Spanish national team. Former captain of the legendary Barcelona club. In a word, he is a legend of Barcelona. Won eight Spanish league trophies, four Champions Leagues and three Spanish Cups. Javi is a two-time European champion in 2008 and 2012, world champion in 2010.

A footballer of this level is distinguished by incredible talent for dribbling the ball on the field and a pass of the highest quality. Therefore, Javier deservedly takes 10th place in the ranking the best football players in the history of football.

9th place – Michel Platini

Michel Francois Platini - best footballer of the twentieth century according to many football publications. In my best years Michelle performed incredible tricks with the ball. His track record includes about 600 matches played and more than 300 goals scored. Top scorer in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Of course, Platini's recent not very pleasant achievements did not knock him out of top 10 best football players in the world I think what he has done for football over decades is worth more than one big scandal.

8th place – Ronaldo

This football player is known anywhere in the world. Ronaldo recognized as one of the best football players of the twentieth century. Many people have probably seen this “nibbler” play. The Brazilian footballer is world champion, top scorer in 2002, best player of the decade. The Brazilian has the title of best football player of 1996, 1997, 2002 according to FIFA. Ronaldo also scored 15 incredibly beautiful goals in the final stages world championships. It is worth noting that many football magazines and football critics rank Luis Ronaldo in terms of quality of play along with the legendary Pele. Of course, everyone has their own opinion about the best football player of all time. I think many have watched Ronaldo play, and there is no arguing that his technique of hitting the ball speaks volumes. Of course, 8th place may not be 3rd or 1st, but I think for the most ardent fans of the Brazilian it will always be.

7th place – Alfredo Di Stefano

I think many have never heard of such a great football player as Alfredo. Alfredo has three citizenships. He has six caps for Argentina, six goals for Colombia, and 31 caps for Spain. Alfredo Di Stepano was top scorer in Spain, Argentina. He scored his best goals as a striker for Real Madrid. “The Blonde Arrow” is what Di Stefano was nicknamed by his beloved fans. Many authoritative publications still recognize him best footballer in Spain.

6th place – Ranaldinho

Brazilian footballer God of football, one of the best football players of all time. Honored winner of the Golden Ball title. The best football player in the world 2004 - 2005. Plays as an attacking midfielder. What tricks and tricks he does with the ball, it’s like he’s playing with children on a football field and scoring the most beautiful goals.

5th place – Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane– the name of this football player is familiar even to those who do not follow football. One of the best football players in the history of football. It could safely be put in second or even first place, but in our ranking it deservedly opens the top five the best football players in the world. World champion 1998 and 2000. What “Zizou” did with the ball on the field was incomprehensible to the mind, what kind of guns Zidane fired at the goal.

As of 2016 – Zenadine Zidane is best French footballer of all time. The best UEFA player of the last 50 years. Best football player 1998, 2002, 2003. Thousands of fans always came to see the beautiful “Ziza”. It is worth noting an interesting fact, what is the best goal in the history of football belongs to Zinedine Zidane.

4th place – Franz Beckenbauer

The football legend comes from Munich. World champion. He played as a central defender. It was Franz who promoted the role as a free defender in football (Libero). Franz played more than 650 matches and scored 60 goals. Franz Beckenbauer played for the Bayern national team throughout his life. and then became a coach.

4th place Lionel Messi

The legendary football player whom fans call his replacement Maradona. "Leo" became five times Champions League top scorer. The best football player of 2010. Best European Player 2011. Scored over 250 goals for the Spanish national team. Argentina's top scorer throughout the country's football history. The most titled player in Argentina. There is a monument in the capital of Argentina Lionel Messi. The game and ball technique of this “Flea” is so high that he can make a game alone.

3rd place Cristiano Ronaldo

Although many critics and authoritative publications do not put Ronaldo on the list the best football players in the world in the history of football, he still deserves 3rd place. The Portuguese's game over the last ten years has reached such a level that he single-handedly pulls the entire Portuguese national team for the championship title. Portugal's all-time leading scorer. No wonder Cristiano is considered the most expensive football player in the history of football. Also considered the best football player of our time along with Lionel Messi. Many famous football players and coaches such as: Carlo Ancelloti, Jose Mourinho, Wayne Rooney, Xavi, Ashley Cole, Xavi Alonso, Thierry Henry consider the Portuguese a football player from another planet, he is a completely balanced football player who has no weaknesses.

2nd place – Diego Maradona

How can you miss the scandalous Argentinean? The most famous football player on the planet. When there is a debate in any bar or sports environment, who is the best football player, no name Maradona it simply cannot be done. Diego Maradona world champion 1986. Best Footballer of the Century according to FIFA. Many remember his legendary handball in the 1986 World Cup final. Diego is also compared to Lionel Messi. Perfect technique, dribbling at the highest level, football artistry, and the legendary handball - these are the qualities he loves Diego Maradona the whole planet.

1st place - Pele

Well, we’ve reached the king of football in many versions. Pele three-time world champion. For the Brazilian national team scored 77 beautiful goals in 92 matches. Full name - Edson Arantes Do Nascimento. What is the secret of his talent on the field? This is speed, a wide angle of vision and hard work towards your business. Pele understood very well all the intricacies of the game, his football intuition. All over the world, legends are made about Pele’s flair. His dribbling and dribbling of players deserves millions of applause. In one game Pele could hit 8 balls. Today the legendary Brazilian is 72 years old and is one of the most influential people.

Every fan has his own favorite team, and especially his favorite football player, for whom the fan holds his fists throughout his entire career. Maybe someone will put Xavi in ​​1st place, and Pele in 15th, for each there will be a different player the best football player in the world in the history of football. Therefore, if someone deserves to be on the list of the best football players in the world, but he is not there, write your thoughts in the comments below, who deserves to be on the list top 10 best football players in the world and who doesn't.

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Football is the favorite game of millions of people around the world. It is played by both children and adults, both on courtyards and in famous stadiums. But what is football without football players? We present to your attention the top 10 best football players in the world at the moment.

The best football players in the world in 2019

Determining the best player is not an easy task, because there are many evaluation criteria: the number of goals scored, trophies received, both team and individual, the overall level of performance and much more. In addition, everything changes very quickly, and a football player, who has not particularly shown himself this season, can suddenly distinguish himself and rise in the rankings. Below we present the top 10 best football players at the moment, based on an assessment of their achievements in clubs and national teams.

1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

Lionel Messi is a football player who, over the years, not only does not lose ground, but only becomes stronger and more experienced, winning more and more titles and trophies. The captain of Barcelona, ​​the best scorer in the history of the Spanish club and the Argentine national team, continues to properly perform his main function - scoring goals and putting his team ahead. We can say that Barcelona's entire game is built on Messi, because it is with him that the club achieves most of its victories. It would take a very long time to list all of Lionel’s achievements and records, and soon the five-time winner of the Golden Boot and Golden Ball can add them to his collection, again setting a record for the number of trophies won.

2. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

By the age of 20, French footballer Kylian Mbappe has achieved unprecedented success. Already at the age of 19, the young football player became the winner of the 2018 FIFA World Cup as part of the French national team. He also became the best young player of the championship. As part of PSG, he won the French Cup, the French League Cup, and was also a two-time French champion. Considering that the striker is just beginning his sports career, one can only guess what heights he will reach in the future. Mbappe is already in the race for the Golden Boot, and if he continues in the same spirit, he could very soon receive his first Ballon d'Or.

3. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk moved to English Liverpool on January 1, 2018 and quickly gained a leadership position. Already on January 5, in his first match with the club against Everton, he scored the winning goal in the 84th minute, making the score 2:1 in favor of Liverpool. Van Dijk performs his function perfectly on the field, protecting the goal and stopping many attacks from opponents. In addition, Virgil performs well in matches as part of the Dutch national team and has been its captain since March 22 of this year.

4. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

Raheem Sterling is a young English footballer, midfielder for Manchester City and the England national team. As part of Pep Guardiola's team, Sterling became the Champion of England, a two-time winner of the Football League Cup, as well as the FA Super Cup. In 2014 he received the Golden Boy Award, which is awarded to the best young goal-scorer in Europe. The footballer shows himself not only as an excellent midfielder, but also as a goalscorer with excellent starting speed. Of course, he is valuable not only for the club, but also for the national team, being one of the most gifted and promising football players.

5. Luis Suarez (Barcelona)

Another representative of Barcelona in our top is the Uruguayan footballer Luis Suarez. On the field in the club's matches, he performs in tandem with Lionel Messi, and together they pose a great threat to the opponents. Now Suarez is one of the strongest strikers in the world, with many trophies, 12 of which were received with Barcelona. The two-time Golden Boot winner and top scorer in the history of the Uruguay national team is in excellent shape at 32 years old and is in no hurry to retire, which means we can expect many more victories from him.

6. Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid)

One of the main driving forces behind both the Spanish club Atlético Madrid and the French national football team is, without a doubt, Antoine Griezmann. The French striker is incredibly accurate, technical and has great speed. As part of Atlético Madrid, the player won the Spanish Super Cup and UEFA Super Cup, as well as the winner of the UEFA Europa League. At the 2016 European Championship, he became the best player and scorer, and at the 2018 World Cup he played in all matches and scored 4 goals, including in the final match with the Croatian national team, which ended in victory for France. For his achievements at the tournament, Antoine received the Bronze Ball. It is quite possible that Griezmann will soon move to another, stronger club.

7. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)

Argentine striker Sergio Aguero has already become the top scorer in the history of the Manchester City club, but he is not going to stop there. The footballer is one of the main players in the main squad, who successfully copes with the opponents' defense and scores goals well. As a member of the club, he received 9 trophies, including English Super Cups, Football League Cups and English Championship titles. At the age of 15, Aguero became the youngest player to make his debut in the Argentine Championship, thereby breaking Diego Maradona's record.

8. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah distinguished himself in 2018, becoming the player of the season in the English Premier League. He scored a record number of goals (32) and immediately stood on a par with other football stars. In addition, Salah is one of the top five scorers in the history of the Egyptian national team. The fast, technical striker is certainly one of the main figures on the field in Liverpool matches. He was named the best player of the season several times and was included in the 2018 PFA team.

9. Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)

One of the most prominent, famous and discussed figures in the world of football is the Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo. For a long time he played for Manchester United, then for Real Madrid, and in the summer of 2018 he decided to move to the Italian Juventus. Cristiano is 34 years old, but his game has only gotten better over the years. As in the case of Messi, it makes no sense to list all his many achievements, because their list is incredibly huge. Ronaldo is recognized as the best player in the history of Portuguese football and the top scorer of all time in European tournaments, is a four-time winner of the Golden Boot and five times the Golden Ball. Cristiano Ronaldo is an outstanding player and we are confident that he will continue to prove himself.

10. Eden Hazard (Chelsea)

Belgian Eden Hazard is one of the best football players in the world, who is compared to Messi and Ronaldo. On the field, Hazard demonstrates excellent speed, technique, ability to handle the ball and masterful dribbling. Now the attacking midfielder successfully plays for the English club Chelsea, with which he has already become the Champion of England twice, as well as the winner of the Football League Cup, the FA Cup and the winner of the Europa League. Eden also performed well as part of the Belgian national team, which became the bronze medalist of the World Championship in 2018, and Hazard himself received the Silver Ball.