European XI of the Season for 2017/18

Right Back: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)

Kimmich has seamlessly replaced Lahm at Bayern Munich and in the Germany national team

Joshua Kimmich could easily have suffered under the high expectations on him, having to follow the giant footsteps of one the best right-backs to ever play the game - Philipp Lahm.

When he was brought to Bayern as a young, talented player, even the most optimistic fans could not have predicted that he would be able to do it with such ease. The full-back is not only an established player at the German champions but also in the German national team.

The 23-year-old still has a large part of his football career ahead, but this season has shown just how bright his future in the sport is. With an impressive 7.23 average rating from whoscored.com and 10 assists to his name, the sky is the limit for the young German.

50 - Joshua #Kimmich (@FCBayernEN) won his 50th #Bundesliga game in his 62nd BL game - none other German player reached this mark as fast as him. Record. @FCBayernUS #FCBFCA pic.twitter.com/FByGRV98OM

— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) November 18, 2017

With more experience and leadership skills, he could become one of the true Bayern legends, having already cemented his place along the best right-backs in the world.

Unlike many other young players, Kimmich is already capable of dealing with the huge amounts of pressure that go along with being a member of the German powerhouse.

The former RB Leipzig player's importance is not to be under-estimated and he could become one of the undisputed leaders of the team after an upcoming rejuvenation at the Bavarians within the next few years.

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Honourable Mention: Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Walker has really come into his own under Guardiola, playing fantastically in both, a back-three and a back-four system. Nevertheless, Kimmich's place was never in doubt here as he performed at an entirely different level to his counter-parts this season.