Europe’s 20 best players, with Arsenal’s Ramsey 15th and Liverpool’s Gerrard 19th

8) Roberto Firmino – Hoffenheim – 7.91 rating

The second of two Brazilians on this list, Firmino recently extended his contract to ward off the interest of Liverpool and Chelsea.

7) Robert Lewandowski – Borussia Dortmund – 7.93 rating

The rangy Pole has already signed a deal to join Bayern Munich next term, and Dortmund will badly miss their brilliant striker.