Best players in Europe revealed: Five Premier League stars included
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar have long been considered the best players in European football, and this season is no exception.
The trio have been the best performing players across the five main European leagues in 2017/18, based on average WhoScored match ratings.
However, there are several surprise names in the current top 20 – including a former Newcastle United flop who has exceeded expectations since moving to Ligue 1.
There are also five current Premier League stars among the European elite, but who is top of the pile?
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the best players in Europe this season according to WhoScored.com data.