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5. Bernardo Silva - Manchester City
For a team that boast the likes of Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling amongst others, Bernardo Silva managed to produce stellar performances as he established himself as an indispensable member of Pep Guardiola's treble-winning side last season.
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The crafty Portuguese international combines doggedness and technique with incredible elegance and aside from the fact that he's one of the most aesthetically pleasing players in world football, his ability to pick out a killer ball in the final third makes him a key asset for the Cityzens.
The former Monaco man was in the running for the PFA Player of the Year award and although he lost out to Virgil van Dijk eventually, the fact that a player of his profile was nominated for the award is the clearest indication yet that he is one of the most efficient players in world football.
Aside from his heroics with the Cityzens, Bernardo Silva was named Player of the Tournament, as he played an instrumental role in Portugal's UEFA Nations League triumph. Silva is virtually indispensable for club and country and is rightly being recognized for his stellar performances.
