#2 Thiago Alcantara
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In Pep Guardiola’s three years in charge of Bayern Munich, Thiago Alcantara played just 50 Bundesliga fixtures, whilst in just one year under Ancelotti, he’s already at half that. There is no doubt injuries have played their past in his career at the SabnerStraße, but now he’s finally playing the best football of his career, which sees him as one of the best in Europe.
With five goals and five assists in the Bundesliga this season, the 2016/17 campaign has seen Thiago play the most minutes of his career. Known for his passing ability, the 26-year-old has shown this season that he is an all-round midfielder, making 4.6 interceptions per game – the most of any player in the league.
#1 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
There’s no doubt that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is one of the hottest strikers in modern day football. Sitting atop the goalscoring charts with 28 goals, the Gabon international has created an exceptional understanding with Borussia Dortmund’s Ousmane Dembele. Like Modeste, Aubameyang is enjoying his best season to date. His goals have largely contributed to Dortmund’s overall tally of 67 helping them qualify for the Champions League once again.
With Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid interested, it’s difficult to say as to whether he’ll be playing football in Dortmund next season, whilst the club must fight to keep hold of him.
