Ligue 1 2016/17: Top 10 players of the season

#6 Wylan Cyprien (Nice)

Cyprien was the player of the season until he sustained an injury

Until the central midfielder sustained a serious knee injury earlier in 2017, he was arguably the player of the season. The 22-year-old, who arrived in the summer from Ligue 2 side Lens, fitted in rapidly to top-level football in France, producing a series of outstanding performances that often kept Nice in the title hunt whenever it seemed they were fading.

A ligament injury was a sad way for the campaign to end, but if he can come back strong for the Allianz Riviera side next season, he will be a major force once more in Le Championnat.

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#5 Edinson Cavani (PSG)

One of the meanest strikers on the planet

While he might not be everyone’s favourite striker, the Uruguayan has been instrumental in Paris Saint-Germain’s push for the Ligue 1 title. He has broken the barrier of 30 goals for a league season, which is a remarkable achievement, and has stepped into Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s boots in a formidable manner.

He is not the kind of player who can turn water into wine, as the Swede was, but his movement is second to none and – so long as he doesn’t have to think too much – he is a fine goal poacher. French fans have finally seen him with confidence this season and he looks as good as ever.