#1 Kylian Mbappé (France) - 2018 World Cup (Russia)
The French sensation first broke into the scene at AS Monaco in the 2015/16 season, but it was in the next season that Mbappe attracted worldwide attention. He scored 26 goals from 44 games, won the Ligue 1 and secured a loan deal to PSG in the summer of 2017. Last season, Mbappe scored 21 goals in 44 games and secured a treble of Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue!
The Frenchman had already won the 2016 UEFA European Under-19 Championship and was selected in the French squad that travelled to Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He had a sensational tournament, scoring 4 goals, including a brace against Argentina in the round of 16 and a goal in the final against Croatia.
His speed and qualities on the ball was used to the fullest by his team, as France won the 2018 World Cup. For his efforts, Mbappe was adjudged the 2018 FIFA World Cup Best Young Player. He is just 19 years old.
This season, Mbappe has carried on his sensational form for PSG and has already scored 13 goals in 13 games so far.