The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2019: Ranking the top ten contenders for the award

#5 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain and France)

France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final

Kylian Mbappe has been integral to the achievements of Paris Saint-Germain and France in the last couple of years.

Last season, the French sensation helped the Parisiens to the Ligue 1 title, netting an impressive 33 goals for the side. He was the only player who was capable of rivalling Barcelona talisman, Lionel Messi, in the race for the European Golden Shoe but eventually lost out on the accolade by three goals.

The 20-year-old also tallied four goals in the Champions League but was unable to inspire PSG beyond the Round of 16 stages where they were knocked out by an under-transition Manchester United.

Failure to prove himself in the bigger European stage could hamper his chances at winning the award, with PSG's loss to Rennes in the French Cup finals unlikely to help him either.

Internationally, Mbappe was only a part of a series of UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifiers and friendlies, making it easier for the rest of his competitors to overshadow him with their performances in major tournaments like the Copa America and the Africa Cup of Nations.