10. Pedri (Barcelona)
Pedri has shown extra-class play in every match this season, providing Barcelona with impressive combinations, maneuvers, and pressing and counter-pressing.
He excels at moving the ball through dribbling and passing, being useful in all phases of Barcelona’s game. In the last match against Atletico, he showed superior accuracy in passing into dangerous areas.
Pedri’s injury problems finally seem to be over. He has played 31/31 matches for club and country this season. pic.twitter.com/DGSt4imItU
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) December 23, 2024
It’s possible that in the second half of the season, the Spaniard will receive the ball in the opponent’s penalty area and score important goals for the team.
9. Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
In November-December: 8 goals, 2 assists.
Jamal Musiala has already scored nine goals in 13 Bundesliga matches, showing the best performance in his career. In comparison, the German player scored 10 goals in the competition last season.
Musiala is one of the best dribblers in world football and has become a regular goal scorer. This makes him a big contender for the Ballon d’Or in 2025.
— Jamal Musiala (@JamalMusiala) December 20, 2024
In past years, Jamal lacked the realization of chances, which had a negative impact on the team’s results. However, under Vincent Kompany’s guidance, the 21-year-old talent often gets the ball in dangerous areas and has improved his overall performance.
8. Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
In November-December: 4 goals, 1 assist
Chelsea are second in the Premier League standings, ahead of Manchester City and Arsenal. That’s something the Blues fans could only dream of before the season started.
This impressive turnaround can be attributed to Enzo Maresca’s excellent coaching. He’s transformed Chelsea into one of the top clubs in the league. However, the team’s success would not have been possible without the outstanding performances of Cole Palmer.
One average performance doesn’t change the fact that Cole Palmer is currently the best player in the world.pic.twitter.com/cx8z1Oplg6
— 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐊♟️✝️ (@ChessLordK) December 23, 2024
Palmer’s key passes are vital in completing Chelsea’s attacks in every match. He’s also good at scanning the space in front of him and often makes timely runs into the penalty area.
7. Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)
In November-December: 7 goals
Without Ademola Lookman, it’s hard to imagine Atalanta’s success this season. In every match, the Nigerian makes magnificent runs and frequently takes dangerous shots on goal.
Lookman is unpredictable in dribbling and often surprises opponents by shooting at goal when they least expect it. At the same time, Ademola is effective in pressing, which makes him a valuable player in all phases of the game.
Heartfelt reception Bergamo 💙🖤 pic.twitter.com/TNbsQ7O0NP
— Ademola Lookman (@Alookman_) December 23, 2024
If he continues to play at the same level as he did in November-December, Atalanta could finally secure the long-awaited Italian title.
6. Florian Wirtz (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
In November-December: 7 goals, 7 assist
It’s remarkable that the German national team have Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, who possess exceptional dribbling skills in tight spaces. They also both excel as central attacking midfielders.
For the second consecutive season, Wirtz is performing at an elite level and rightfully deserves recognition as the best German player at this time. He regularly scores goals from different positions and makes excellent goal-scoring passes for his partners.
Florian Wirtz – BTL & Pockets Play pic.twitter.com/8RZYopot5R
— plt. (@plt_ftbl) December 23, 2024
It’s possible that Wirtz will make the difference on numerous occasions, including in the main matches of this season.
5. Jonathan David (Lille)
In November-December: 7 goals, 4 assists
Jonathan David is an incredibly valuable striker known for his ability to create scoring opportunities. The Canadian has consistently scored goals and provided assists this season in all tournaments he has participated in.
David has terrific speed and goalscoring flair, which makes him a desirable option for many of Europe’s top clubs in the coming summer.
4. Omar Marmoush (Eintracht Frankfurt)
In November-December: 7 goals, 4 assists.
Omar Marmoush showed a phenomenal performance at the start of the season and scored in almost every game in November.
In December, he became less effective but still deserves to be in the top 5 because he showed a top-level performance in most of the games this season.
3. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
In November-December: 7 goals, 5 assists.
Jude Bellingham admitted that he felt tired after Euro 2024., but after suffering an injury earlier in the season, he was given the necessary time to rest.
Over the last month, the English midfielder has been back to scoring and assisting in every match, often making the difference in Real Madrid’s favour.
💪 @BellinghamJude 💪#UCL pic.twitter.com/cRgg98OnSb
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) December 12, 2024
Bellingham covers a lot of ground on the pitch, working hard on defence and helping his teammates create combinations in various areas. His ability to make quick and well-timed surges allows him to find himself in scoring positions.
Jude is also one of Real Madrid’s best-pressing players. He’ll definitely be a big contender for the title of best player next year.
2. Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
Ryan Gravenberch’s value is not measured in goals scored, assists or even the number of rebounds and interceptions. Much like Spaniard Rodri in previous seasons, Gravenberch plays a crucial role in the center of the field. He stops opponents’ attacks by choosing the correct positions and advancing at the right moments.
Ryan Gravenberch pic.twitter.com/PgqXwkYM1E
— E4 (@LFC_ERYAN) December 23, 2024
Ryan is effective in progressing the ball under pressure from the opposing teams. Week after week, the Dutch midfielder shows top-level play, and he is one of the leading creators of Liverpool’s successful games.
1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
In November-December: 10 goals, 8 assists.
Mohamed Salah is the most prolific player in European football right now and is a strong contender for the title of the best player in the world.
In just two months, Salah has contributed to 18 Liverpool goals, a performance that mirrors the achievements of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during their prime.
Most goal contributions by Premier League players across all competitions this season:
32 – Mohamed Salah
22 – Bukayo Saka
19 – Erling HaalandIn a league of his own 📈 pic.twitter.com/DNbRFcc56a
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) December 22, 2024
It’s hard to say how long Salah will be able to produce this kind of performance. He usually has a severe slump in the second half of the season after a highly successful first part.
At this moment, however, Salah is proving to be difficult to stop. His runs into dangerous areas, accurate strikes, and stunning assists, consistently help secure victories for Liverpool.
