Ranking the top 5 footballers in the world at the moment

#3 Alisson Becker

Alisson Becker won a Copa America with Brazil

Many thought that the Reds paid a bit too much after the club signed Alisson for a massive €62.5 million in 2018. The former AS Roma goalie conceded massive seven goals over two legs against Liverpool in the 2017/18 Champions League semi-finals. Fortunately, the Brazilian has turned into the club's cult hero since he arrived at Anfield.

He was Liverpool's impregnable fortress at the back last term, amassing 76 saves and claiming the Premier League Golden Glove award. Alisson also excels in playing out from the back, as he recorded 82.2 percent pass accuracy in all competitions. Many knew that Virgil van Dijk's impressive form contributed a lot to Alisson's outstanding records at Liverpool in the last campaign.

However, the Brazilian has stepped out of Van Dijk's shadow after winning the Copa America with Brazil. The 26-year-old conceded just a goal (from a penalty) over 6 appearances as a starter, and this remarkable record could be enough to make voters think twice before naming either Messi or Van Dijk as the best player.