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#2 France Ligue 1
Breakout star - Nicolas Pepe (OSC Lille)
One of the most in-demand Ligue 1 players at the moment, Pepe made a name for himself last season when he scored 13 goals and laid on 5 assists in 36 Ligue 1 matches, but the 23-year-old seems set to surpass that mark this term.
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In 19 French league matches this season, the Ivorian has scored 12 goals, while providing 7 assists to help Lille sit second on the Ligue 1 table, while on an individual level, he is second only to Mbappe in the race for the French League Golden Boot, which is no mean feat, considering the fact that he is ahead of established world beaters like Neymar Jr, Edinson Cavani, and Radamel Falcao.
On the back of his strong performances this season, Arsenal have reportedly classified him as their priority signing, with Emery keen to complete a deal as soon as this winter window opens. With the form he is in, he would be a great addition to any club he finds himself.
Honorable mention - Lebo Mothiba (Strasbourg)
