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Despite Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Real Madrid for Juventus, La Liga remains home to the world's best players. Real Madrid and Barcelona feature squads made up of some of the best talents in world football, whereas teams such as Atletico Madrid contain a few superstars of their own.
So here are the best current 10 players that can be seen on a weekly basis in La Liga.
#10 Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona might have overpaid for the Brazilian, but Phileppe Coutinho has still proved to be a great acquisition for the club. He has increased his production in terms of assists and goalscoring, and aged just 26, he will continue to get better each year. Expect big things from the former Liverpool star this year, as he enjoys his first full season in Spain.
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#9 Diego Godin
Diego Godin is a player that goes slightly under the radar due to the array of attacking talent in Spain. His no-nonsense defending has resulted in the Uruguayan forming part of the best defence in Europe. The Europa League winner turned down Manchester United in the summer transfer window and he will now continue his legacy as one of his clubs best players of all time.
#8 Toni Kroos
Luka Modric get's most of the plaudits in the Madrid midfield, however the German is a fantastic footballer himself. His vision and passing range often lead to quick counter attacks, and the German has improved defensively during his time in Madrid. Still aged just 28, Kroos will look to further his legacy in the Spanish capital.
#7 Marcelo
Marcelo has been a special player for years due to his ability to cover both ends of the pitch with his incredible energy. He is the best attacking full back in world football, and he is also very good defensively. The Brazilian is one of Madrid's most reliable players, and he has achieved the unthinkable of actually replacing Roberto Carlos.
#6 Jan Oblak
Oblak is the youngest player on the list at just 25. His experience and composure defy his years, and he has proved to be even better than the goalkeeper he replaced (Thibaut Courtois). The Slovenian has statistically been the best goalkeeper in La Liga for each of the past three seasons, and the goalkeeper will likely soon pass Manuel Neuer as the best in the world.
#5 Luis Suarez
Luis Suarez's form his dipped over the past 12 months, but he still remains among the best in the Spanish league. In a season considered poor by his high standards, the 31-year-old still scored 25 goals in 33 league games. The Uruguayan remains central to Barcelona's plans, and he will look to add to the 155 goals that he has scored in just four seasons.
#4 Luka Modric
Modric has been a wonderful player for nearly a decade, but his performances over the last 12 months have earned the Croatian all the plaudits. He is the heartbeat of Madrid's midfield, and Modric defies logic by seemingly getting better each year despite being 33. The 2018 World Player of the Year will likely remain a vital part of Madrid's midfield for the next few years.
#3 Sergio Ramos
He may not score 50 goals a season, but Ramos has become Real Madrid's most important player due to Cristiano Ronaldo's departure. Ramos is Madrid's longest serving player and he uses all his knowledge and experience to help his younger teammates both on and off the field. He also serves as a rock in Madrid's defence and contributes a number of important goals. He is the player that every manager in world football would want in their team.
#2 Antoine Griezmann
With Neymar and Ronaldo no longer gracing the league, Griezmann is now the closest competitor to Messi. The Frenchman will never beat Messi's goal tally for a season, however the 27-year-old contributes more in terms of assists and tracking back to help his team. He has pledged his peak years to Atletico so hopefully he can continue to help the club close the gap on Real Madrid and Barcelona.
#1 Lionel Messi
At the age of 31, Messi probably shouldn't top the list, however he has also benefited from the departures of Neymar and Ronaldo. With these stars absent, Messi is La Liga's best player in terms of production and reputation.
The Argentine will lead the league in goals, and will continue to inspire young fans with his incredible individual performances. The Barcelona man will be desperate to end Madrid's European dominance this season, and guiding his team to wins in the Champions League and La Liga may see him crowned as the world's best player in 2019.
