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#3 Karim Benzema
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema is arguably the best player in La Liga at the moment and the best striker in the world. His leadership skills, goalscoring prowess and desire to give 100% every game has turned him into an elite player in the last few years.
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The Frenchman has been leading the line yet again this season, and has been formidable in front of goal. However, alongside him, he has several youngsters in attack, courtesy of which he has turned into a creator and a goalscorer.
His role in build-up play is also crucial, thanks to his technical abilities. The 34-year-old may be getting older but still has more than enough pace to beat defenders, and get past them with tricks and flicks.
Sometimes Benzema also dribbles past multiple opponents from the half-line, and creates chances for his teammates. All of that has led to him completing 22 dribbles in 21 games this season, averaging just over one dribble per game.
Real Madrid are in a good position to win the La Liga title this season, and they have Benzema to thank if they accomplish the same.
#2 Ferland Mendy
Ferland Mendy has suffered multiple injuries this season, but he has still managed to play his part in helping Real Madrid get back to their best. Since arriving from Olympique Lyon in 2019, the French international has been an exciting prospect.
One of the few players who is currently in his prime, Mendy has performed admirably in the left-back role.
His stamina levels are world-class, but what makes him the perfect heir to Marcelo are his qualities on the ball. Like the Brazilian star, the 26-year-old can also get past opponents through a combination of speed, technical flair and quick thinking. Injuries have restricted his game-time, but he has still completed 25 dribbles in just 14 games this season.
Mendy is one of the best full-backs in world football when fit, and he will hope to get back on the pitch soon.
#1 Vinicius Jr
Vinicius Junior is one of the next generation of stars who is proving his value at Los Blancos. The Brazilian ace joined Real Madrid in 2018, and has developed into a world-class winger in the last three to four years.
Playing alongside some of the best players in European football is a bonus, but Vinicius has worked on his game in the last 18 months.
He drives forward with a purpose now, and has the end product that was previously missing. However, the one quality he always had was his sublime dribbling skills.
One of the fastest players in the world, the 21-year-old attacker always has a trick up his sleeve. His mesmerising skills and ability to isolate opponents and get past them to create chances is second to none. The former Flamengo ace has completed 66 dribbles in 21 games this season, more than any other La Liga player.
Vinicius is a rising star, and will likely help Real Madrid win a lot of silverware in the coming years through his dazzling ability on the ball.
