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#3 Neymar
Rank in 2016: 5
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Considered by many as the third best footballer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, Neymar's arrival has transformed Paris Saint Germain into world beaters this year. Les Parisiens will be pleased to watch the Brazilian justify his humongous €222 million price tag in France.
With Neymar, Barcelona netted 20 times in the Champions League group stage last year. This season, they managed only 9 goals in his absence. PSG scored 25 goals with Neymar in the team, compared to the 12 goals in the group stage last year.
The Brazilian has also proven to be an excellent playmaker after finishing at the top spot in the Champions League assists charts last season. He also won the IFFHS Best Playmaker Bronze award in 2017 further compliments his playmaking skills.
Also, the Selecao skipper will be one of the players to watch in this year's World Cup. Impressive performances and a possible victory in the competition might place him above Ronaldo and Messi in contention for the Ballon d'Or in 2018.
