Ranking the 5 best Real Madrid players right now based on ratings

#3 Casemiro (7.34)

Casemiro is arguably one of the best defensive midfielders in the world right now

Real Madrid arguably have one of the best midfield trios in the world right now. The trio of Casemiro, Kroos, and Modric have been pretty dominant for the past few years and continue to do so this season.

In the form of Casemiro, Los Blancos have one of the finest defensive midfielders at their disposal. The Brazilian has made the second-most number of tackles (68) so far this season. Out of them, he has won 49 tackles, making him the best tackler in the league.

Casemiro's forward play has also improved with time, making 96 progressive passes this season, the 10th best in La Liga so far. With his defensive abilities, the Brazilian midfielder remains a key figure for Real Madrid.

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#2 Karim Benzema (7.66)

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Ever since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema has taken it upon himself to lead the attacking line for Real Madrid. The French striker is a goal-scoring machine and is very efficient in front of goal even at the age of 34.

Benzema has been in stellar form this season with 17 goals and seven assists in 21 appearances in the league already. He's leading the goal-scoring charts with some amazing goals scored time and again. With 31 shots on target, no player in the league has been able to match his tally.

Over time, Benzema has turned into a leader and been heavily involved in scoring and creating goals for Real Madrid. His performances remain crucial in Madrid's bid to win the title this season.

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#1 Vinicius Junior (7.7)

Vinicius Junior has been in phenonemal form this season

The 2021-22 season has been a massive one as far as Vinicius Junior is concerned. The Brazilian forward has not only been effective in the attack but has also made the chances given to him count.

In just 21 appearances, Vinicius Junior has scored 12 goals and registered five assists in La Liga this season. It is quite an achievement considering the quality options Real Madrid have with them.

His fine dribbling, smart movement and superb finishing has helped him become a big player for the Spanish giants this campaign.

Behind Benzema, Vinicius Junior has made the second-most goal contributions in the league so far. With 75 successful dribbles, no player has been as successful in dribbling as the Brazilian has been this season. His creativity and goal-scoring abilities will come in very handy for Carlo Ancelotti for the remainder of the season.