#8 Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba was criticized a lot for his irregular performances last season, but the 24-year-old is back with a bang this season. The fact that he would perform well this season was inevitable after he grabbed award of Best Player of the UEFA Europa League last season.
Manchester United's decision to snap up Nemanja Matic from Chelsea has paid greater dividends and no one has benefited better from that deal than the Frenchman. As expected, he has flourished in an attacking role, becoming probably the most influential figure in the current Manchester United set-up. Pogba has 10 assists and 3 goals under his belt at the moment.
The likes of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos performing below expected levels have certainly improved his chances of entering this list. However, it would be a sin to think that he can't make it to the top 10 solely due to his footballing abilities.