#1 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is the best footballer in the world as stated by many pundits. Being appointed as the captain of Barcelona after the departure of club legend Iniesta, Messi has certainly started to lead his side from the front this season. His dribbling abilities, passing skills, and the ability to turn easily due to his height are quite mesmerising to watch for any football fan.
Messi always likes to improve his game, and this is a sign of a world-class player. He has repeatedly tormented the opposition defense in all competitions, and is rightly feared by top teams in Europe. He is a goal-scoring machine who has scored some screamers off of his left foot.
Any world-class team is incomplete without Lionel Messi in it.