#1 Lionel Messi
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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.
Edited by Chris David