25. David Silva, Manchester City
If the Citizens do go on to win the league this campaign then their playmaker will need to be thanked after another consistently impressive year for the club.
24. Naldo, Wolfsburg
Having won the title back in 2009 it has been a period of disappointment for Wolfsburg which could well be helped this term with a place in Europe, greatly helped by this defender.
23. Adrian Ramos, Hertha Berlin
This striker has impressed so much this season that Dortmund have already swooped in to make the Colombian their latest signing.
22. Giorgio Chiellini, Juventus
Well it is now three successive Serie A titles for Juve and whilst some may say Italian football isn’t as strong as it has been, Chiellini is certainly among the best defenders in the world.
21. Neymar, Barcelona
After a £48.6m move to Catalonia last summer much was expected of this 22-year-old Brazilian and the forward hasn’t disappointed with his performances.
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