#3 Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (7.42)
A name Cristiano Ronaldo will not soon forget is Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Lazio midfielder was part of the Serbia side that condemned Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal to the World Cup playoffs scheduled for March.
Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri described Milinkovic-Savic earlier this season as one of the best midfielders he has managed in his managerial career. The midfielder was valued at €100 million by Lazio in the past, and no club could afford to pay his huge release clause. The 26-year-old midfielder has seven goals and eight assists in 21 appearances for Lazio in Serie A this season.
Milinkovic-Savic has graduated from being a top prospect to being a top player for Lazio in Serie A. The midfielder will hope to maintain his good form to help his side achieve their goals for the season.
#2 Amine Gouiri (7.37)
France U21 forward Amine Gouiri is enjoying a spectacular season at OGC Nice under the tutelage of Christophe Galtier. Gouiri has been pivotal for Nice as they try to bridge the gap between themselves and giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Gouiri has directly contributed to 17 goals for Nice in Ligue 1 this season, with 10 goals and seven assists to his name. The 21-year-old striker has managed to become a very important member of the OGC Nice squad.
Young striker Gouiri has come a long way from his early years where he first broke out as an Olympique Lyonnais teenage sensation. The striker has matured greatly and is performing better than even Cristiano Ronaldo this season.
#1 Teji Savanier (7.59)
Experienced central midfielder Teji Savanier has impressed greatly this season for Montpellier in the French Ligue 1. The Montpellier captain has helped his side reach as high as sixth place in the division this season.
Savanier has proven himself to have goals in him. The 30-year-old midfielder has five goals and six assists for Montpellier in 18 Ligue 1 appearances this season. Savanier can count of the experience of well-travelled defender Maradona Sakho to team up with him and produce quality performances.
Savanier was linked with a move away from Montpellier during the winter window, but the 30-year-old prefers to remain with the club while their goals still align.