10 best players in La Liga this year (2020)

#8 Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad)

Oyarzabal has been excellent for Real Sociedad

The Spanish top flight has always been the ideal competition for technically versatile players and Mikel Oyarzabal has made a name for himself in La Liga with his diverse set of skills. The Spanish forward earned a national call-up with his impressive performances this year and his growth has coincided with Real Sociedad's success in La Liga.

Oyarzabal’s leaping penalty. He doesn’t miss. Ever. pic.twitter.com/Q8ObmLFkSe

— Sid Lowe (@sidlowe) November 9, 2020

Mikel Oyarzabal has demonstrated a distinct ability to play across the forward line and his intelligence has allowed him to make Real Sociedad a cohesive unit in La Liga. The Basque outfit has exceeded expectations this season and its fortunes in La Liga will be dependent on its in-form Spanish forward.

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#7 Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo)

Iago Aspas is Celta Vigo's talisman

With the exception of Barcelona's relationship with Lionel Messi, few teams across Europe are as dependent on a single player as Celta Vigo are on Iago Aspas in La Liga. The talismanic forward moved mountains to pull his Galician outfit out of the relegation zone last season and is Celta Vigo's most valuable player by a country mile.

The former Liverpool forward scored 14 goals last season and was in magical form after the La Liga restart. Iago Aspas has already managed eight goals and four assists this season and is leading his team's bid to secure European qualification.

Celta Vigo are currently in eighth place in the La Liga standings and owe much of their recent success to Iago Aspas. The Spanish forward occupies a deeper role for his side and is one of La Liga's most effective forward players.

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#6 Luka Modric (Real Madrid)

Luka Modric is an important player for Real Madrid

La Liga has always been famous for its midfield maestros and Luka Modric arguably does the most justice to the emblematic role in the current crop of players plying their trade in the Spanish top flight. Modric is currently approaching the end of his career but has shown no signs of slowing down.

Real Madrid have enjoyed a largely successful year and Zinedine Zidane has relied on his Croatian midfielder's experience in the league. Luka Modric did lose his place to Federico Valverde and Isco for the first half of the year but has now clawed his way back into the starting line-up with some exceptional performances.

Luka Modric has reached an agreement to renew his contract at @realmadriden 🔜✍Full story ➡ https://t.co/RlNmEy4tFp pic.twitter.com/q2j0iaK9IS

— MARCA in English (@MARCAinENGLISH) December 26, 2020

Modric might not have much time left in the Spanish capital but is certainly making the most of the remainder of his time in La Liga. The Croatian midfielder has managed some fiery performances in the past few months and his efforts will be critical to Real Madrid's La Liga title defence.

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#5 Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)

Toni Kroos is crucial to Real Madrid's success

Luka Modric might add a magical touch to Real Madrid's midfield play but their aura of consistency is derived for his partner-in-crime, Toni Kroos. The German midfielder has enjoyed an excellent year at Real Madrid and his improved performances after the La Liga restart powered the club to the league title.

Kroos has made a name for himself as one of La Liga's most reliable midfielders and has been in excellent form in the past few months. The former Bayern Munich midfielder has started several league games under Zinedine Zidane and has grown into an experienced head in recent years.

Toni Kroos serves as a facilitator for Real Madrid in the middle of the pitch and his awareness and decision-making prowess has yielded positive results this year. Los Blancos will need the German star at his best to remain successful in La Liga this season.

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