DAVID DE GEA (Manchester United)
His stunning form at Old Trafford continues. United are top of the Premier League level with City, with the Spaniard conceding only two goals and keeping six clean sheets.
DANI ALVES (PSG)
At the ripe old age of 34, the former Barcelona and Juventus man still produces superb performances down the right flank. No signs of slowing down in Paris.
PHIL JONES (Manchester United)
The arrival of Victor Lindelof only made him stronger in Mourinho's team, even earning himself a return to the England squad.
GERARD PIQUE (Barcelona)
Aside from his controversy off the pitch regarding Catalan independence, he has kept up his performances on the pitch. Barca have only conceded two goals since the 'Supercopa'.
FAOUZI GHOULAM (Napoli)
After seven Serie A starts, the left-back has managed two goals and three-assists as interest from the Premier League mounts.
KEVIN DE BRUYNE (Manchester City)
Such a gifted player, leading City's passing game along with David Silva. Stunning goals against Shakhtar Donetsk and Chelsea uncovered another facet of his game.
ADRIEN RABIOT (PSG)
The 22-year-old has claimed PSG's midfield in Marco Verratti's absence and provides balance for a side packed with stars which remains unbeaten this season.
LIONEL MESSI (Barcelona)
Barcelona kicked off the season in the midst of a so-called crisis, and Messi has quietly gone about his business, scoring 11 goals in seven La Liga fixtures.
PAULO DYBALA (Juventus)
10 goals, including two hat-tricks, in seven Serie A matches, as the Argentine continues to prove that he is the future star of world football.
RADAMEL FALCAO (Monaco)
The Colomian's career is far from over as he currently sits top of the European goalscoring charts. 12 goals from 13 shots on goal in the Ligue 1.
NEYMAR (PSG)
Following his world-record switch to the French capital, the Brazilian has lived up to the hype, producing stellar performances which suggest he could soon contend for the Ballon d'Or.
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