Best Football Player in the World in the 2017-18 Season

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#9 Ciro Immobile

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Ciro Immobile, a striker that was written off by many after his failed move to Borussia Dortmund. While the Italian might have been at eight teams prior to joining Lazio throughout his very colourful career, but it is evident to see that he is currently in the form of his life.

Under Simone Inzaghi, this season, Immobile has scored an unbelievable 32 goals in 32 appearances, while also contributing 10 assists. The numbers speak for themselves, but they truly are world-class and causing teams to take Lazio seriously this season.

A goal every 78 minutes in all competitions is a sublime effort, and a record that is unrivalled by any other centre-forward in Europe. A truly magnificent return for a player that is finally fulfilling his potential and leading Lazio into a Champions League-qualifying position.

Immobile might not be blessed by speed, but his spatial awareness and cunningness to get in-between the two opposing central defenders is something of an art. He seems to always find gaps in the defence to exploit, and once the Italian is in front of you with a half of inch of space, it is a very dangerous position to be in.

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