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#3 Robert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich
The Bavarian giants are clearly having the time of their lives, especially in the Champions League. Central to their ruthless streak is Polish marksman Robert Lewandowski. Already in strong contention for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, Lewandowski has been brilliant in front of goal for Bayern Munich across competitions.
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Bayern have scored 12 goals in their continental campaign this season, with Lewandowski being responsible for five. The clinical Pole has been a dangerous player in every Champions League game he has played this season.
He scored two against a struggling Barcelona, two against Dynamo Kyiv and once during the Bavarians' 4-0 pummelling of Benfica. Bayern Munich are yet to concede a goal in this season's campaign.
If Lewandowski's prowess in the final third continues, there's a strong chance Bayern will win their seventh Champions League trophy.
#2 Mohamed Salah | Liverpool
Since Jurgen Klopp's emergence at Anfield, the Reds have enjoyed stability and consistency. They have picked up a Champions League trophy and a Premier League title in recent years. However, while Liverpool play their beautiful game as a single, unbreakable unit, Mohamed Salah clearly stands out as the best player in the team.
So far this season, Salah has scored and assisted 20 goals in just 12 games for the Reds. His Champions League outings have been just as scintillating, with the Egyptian international scoring five goals in just three games.
The star is currently on top of his game. After his Premier League hat-trick against Manchester United at Old Trafford during the weekend, Salah could easily become the best player in the world bar none.
#1 Sebastien Haller | Ajax
Perhaps the most unexpected name on this list, but performances do not lie: Sebastien Haller has been the best player in the UEFA Champions League this season.
The competition debutant enjoyed a blistering start to his career in the Eredivisie and Bundesliga. However, after struggling with West Ham in the Premier League, Haller has joined Ajax, and is currently lighting up Europe with his goals.
Haller's performances in the Eredivise have been great, but his output in the Champions League has been nothing short of sublime.
In just three games, the Ajax marksman has scored six goals and assisted two. He scored four goals against Sporting CP to ensure a fine start to Ajax's continental campaign.
Sebastien Haller then backed up that performance with a goal against Besiktas and two assists - and a goal against Borussia Dortmund. The star has become the shining light for the Dutch giants. His brilliance could drive them to mount a strong challenge in the UEFA Champions League this season.
