Best football players in the world: Best XI this season

Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)

Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg

What a year the 20-year old has had. He lifted the Fifa World Cup with France last summer and played a key role for them throughout the journey. And now the boy wonder has taken the Ligue 1 by storm this season.

The Frenchman has thus far scored an incredible 39 goals and provided 11 assists so far this season. Only Lionel Messi has a better goal contribution than the French wonder-kid He averages 3.5 shots and 1.6 key passes per game. The speedster is a nightmare for defenders and has got quick feet to get past his man easily, averaging 2.6 dribbles per game.

The 20-year-old is the hottest prospect in Europe right now. He has overshadowed Neymar at Paris Saint-Germain with his performances this season. He will surely be in contention for the Balon d'Or alongside some elite company.

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Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

Fulham FC v Manchester City - Premier League

The 24-year old has been a butt of criticism for the English media, but he has been one of the best players in the Premier League for the past couple of years now. The England international has greatly improved under the guidance of Pep Guardiola and has turned into one of the most feared attackers in the league.

He has been brilliant for Manchester City this season and has scored 19 goals and contributed another 12 across all competitions this season. The attacker is lightning quick and can ease past defenders, averaging almost 3 dribbles per game.

His finishing has certainly improved from last season and so has his confidence in front of goal. He is shooting much more in front of goal and averages 2.2 shots per game. He also averages 2.5 key passes per game, exhibiting his creative influence on the game.

The winger has been performing at his best every week and its time he gets the respect he deserves from the media and the fans.