#1 Lionel Messi
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It is true that those who underrated Barcelona at the beginning of the season must have forgotten that the Blaugrana still have Lionel Messi at the club. The Argentine has reminded us of his extra-terrestrial abilities once again with his unbelievable performances during the campaign.
Messi took the Blaugrana from grass to grace, leading them from victory to victory and established them as one of the most dominant clubs in the world. In fact, Barcelona's success this season owe so much to the consistent brilliance of the little wizard.
The playmaker has 34 goals and 12 assists to his name in La Liga this season as well as 6 goals and 2 assists in the UEFA Champions League. He also has 4 goals and 2 assists in the Copa Del Rey, scoring a brilliant goal in the final of the tournament as the Catalans defeated Sevilla claimed the trophy.
The Argentine is currently leading the race for both the European Golden Shoe and the PIichichi in another perfect campaign.
Honorable mentions: Ivan Rakitic, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique, Paulinho, Ter Stegen, Sergi Roberto