Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah both feature as Goal picks out the best 11 performers in Europe's 'Big Five' leagues in 2017-18
GettyGK: Jan Oblak
The latest in a long line of great goalkeepers at Atletico Madrid, Jan Oblak is a pivotal part of the miserly Rojiblancos defence which has conceded just 20 goals in La Liga this season.
The Slovenian shot-stopper is considered by many to be the best goalkeeper in the world right now and has kept an amazing 22 clean sheets in the Primera Division in 2017-18 – four more than any other keep across Europe's 'Big Five' leagues.
AdvertisementGettyRB: Joshua Kimmich
Bayern Munich worried that it might be difficult to find someone to fill Philipp Lahm's shoes when the legendary full-back retired last summer, but in Joshua Kimmich, they have found a ready-made replacement.
The 23-year-old has been outstanding for Bayern. As well as netting in both legs of the Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid, he has also created 10 goals in the Bundesliga, which puts him fourth in the assists standings.
Getty ImagesCB: Milan Skriniar
One of the signings of the Serie A season, Inter's Milan Skriniar is now regarded as one of the best young defenders in world football after a stellar debut campaign at San Siro.
Indeed, the €20 million summer signing from Sampdoria was being linked with a €65m move to Manchester City by the winter break due to his sensational form and the Nerazzurri undoubtedly face a fight to hold on to a centre-half who does everything well.
He ranks joint-second among Serie A defenders in terms of tackles won, fifth for duels won, sixth for clearances and eighth for blocks, as well as third in terms of successful passes. Oh, and he's also scored four goals for good measure!
Getty ImagesCB: Diego Godin
Atletico Madrid's central defensive rock, Diego Godin is arguably the world's best defender.
The Uruguay international may now be 32 but he remains as inspirational as ever, racking up 30 appearances for the toughest and meanest backline in the game today.