5) Javi Martinez (Bayern Munich)
One of three Bayern Munich players in this list, Javi Martinez is set to miss the entire season through injury – something that prompted Pep Guardiola to rush out and sign Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid. Fantastic on the ball, the former Athletic Bilbao man is also a stunning protector of the defence, so much so that Guardiola has taken to playing him within a back three.
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