5 surprise stars of the season so far

#3 Serie A - Giovanni Simeone

Until the start of the season, Gio Simeone's biggest claim to fame was his father. He happens to be the son of Diego Simeone, one of the most successful managers of this generation. But this season, he has created an identity for himself.

US Sassuolo v Hellas Verona FC - Serie A

Playing for Hellas Verona, he has already scored 12 goals this season. He is also very hardworking off the ball which is a great virtue for forwards playing in less than elite teams. Although he has scored against the likes of Juventus, his best came in a four goal haul against Lazio in October.

#2 La Liga - Juanmi

Real Betis v RC Celta de Vigo - La Liga Santander

Prior to this season, Juanmi had an average midtable career. But this season, everything seems to have clicked and his goals are leading Real Betis to UCL qualification. The Spaniard makes a lot of runs and showcases good movement in and around the box.

His skill set enables Betis, who play an organized possession-based game, to be lethal on the counter as well. Recent goals against Barcelona and Alaves show this perfectly. Juanmi has 12 league goals in La Liga so far this season, the most for any Spaniard.

#1 Premier League - Emmanuel Dennis

Brentford v Watford - Premier League

Fun fact about Emmanuel Dennis, he once scored a brace in the Champions League away at Real Madrid and did the Ronaldo celebration. Throughout his career, he has been a mix of great potential and pretty consistent controversy. So when Watford signed him in the summer, no one really expected much.

But so far this season he has been outright brilliant and has carried Watford's bid to survive. His 13 goal contributions are only behind Salah and Michail Antonio in the Premier League this season.