1. Kylian Mbappe
WOOF! Where do we start with the hottest property in world football?
The Frenchman has set the football world on fire with his displays in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League knock-out stages (he scored against a Juventus side that had blocked out Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez over two ties) and the best thing is, he isn’t even closed to being the finished article.
With a pace, and incredible ball control, that brings back memories of Thierry Henry in his prime, the 18-year old has been the find of the season. His calm finishing is altogether evident in the fact that he’s racked up 27 goals this season (all comp.) and even more than Asensio, there is a palpable sense that the extraordinary is just around the corner everytime he sets boot to ball.
Direct, aggressive, and level-headed, Mbappe is the next big thing in world football right now – and well, that’s right up Real Madrid’s alley isn’t it?
For those who haven’t seen him in action yet... sit back, and enjoy