UEFA Unveils Highly-Anticipated Europe’s Top 10 Players List for Previous Season

To the surprise of many, Real Madrid’s standout Vinicius Junior was conspicuously absent from the roster. Yet, his statistics undeniably argue in favor of his inclusion.

Let’s juxtapose his figures with those of the players who secured spots on the podium:

Erling Haaland The Norwegian goal-scoring phenomenon undoubtedly stood among the season’s elite. He contributed an astonishing 61 goals (52 goals and 9 assists) in 53 appearances for Manchester City. His journey culminated in the UEFA Champions League final, where he ultimately hoisted the trophy.

Of these tallies, 13 (12 goals, 1 assist) materialized in the Champions League.

Kevin De Bruyne Similarly pivotal to Pep Guardiola’s treble-winning squad, De Bruyne delivered a significant impact this past season.

The Belgian midfielder tallied 41 goal involvements (10 goals and 31 assists) across 49 matches.

Among these contributions, 9 (2 goals, 7 assists) were registered in the Champions League.

Lionel Messi Having departed for the MLS, the Argentine boasted a total of 41 goal involvements (21 goals and 20 assists) in 47 appearances. However, a mere 8 of these contributions (4 goals, 4 assists) were attributed to the UEFA Champions League.

Moreover, PSG’s early exit from the competition occurred in the round of 16.

Now, let’s delve into Vinicius’s statistics:

Vinicius Jr The Brazilian sensation experienced his most productive season with Real Madrid to date, culminating in an impressive 44 goal involvements (23 goals and 21 assists).

Notably, 12 of these contributions (7 goals, 5 assists) unfolded within the confines of the Champions League, highlighted by his remarkable brace against Liverpool. Under Carlo Ancelotti’s guidance, Madrid reached the semifinals.

While the criteria for securing a top three placement might invite debate, the exclusion of Vinicius from the top 10 is nothing short of bewildering. Do you concur?