10 best footballers in La Liga this season based on ratings

#1 Neymar (Rating 8.52) – Barcelona

Barcelona superstar Neymar is the best footballer in La Liga this season according to the ratings. Although the Brazilian has not had the same goalscoring return as last year, Neymar has contributed in many other ways to the overall play.

Supremely skilled on the ball, Neymar has often provided the creativity and incisiveness needed to unlock stubborn defences. While 13 goals and 11 assists might sound like modest numbers when compared to those of Messi, Suarez and Ronaldo, his overall impact on the team has been extremely impressive.

Neymar himself felt that this has been his best season at Barcelona:

"This is a great season for me," Neymar said to France Football. "I even think I have had my best season since I arrived here. I do not know if I have reached a new level, it is hard to have that judgement when you are on the pitch.

"I have always had the same role from my arrival until today – it has not changed. I have always taken responsibility on this team and everyone knows their role."

If Neymar continues performing at this level, we might well see the Brazilian fulfil his destiny and win the Ballon d’Or trophy this year.