#3 Antoine Griezmann (+4)
Another player who has been in exceptional form is France and Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann. The 27-year-old was ranked 7th in the last edition but has jumped from 7th to 3rd after a spell of impressive performances.
Over the past month, Griezmann has played a total of 6 matches - 5 for Atletico Madrid and 1 for France - and has scored 3 goals and assisted 3 more. There is no denying that he has been a significant presence for club and country all year.
Coupled with the weight of a World Cup win, Griezmann's form and statistics give him a real shot at a top-three finish.
Edited by Sripad