Lamine Yamal
Barcelona
Position: Forward
Age: 16
It has been a huge year for the wonderkid, who has broken records by making his Barca and Spain debuts – plus scoring for both!
Emiliano Martinez
Aston Villa
Position: Goalkeeper
Age: 31
The 2023 Yashin Trophy winner helped Villa qualify for Europe and has been really consistent between the sticks ever since!
Douglas Luiz
Aston Villa
Position: Midfielder
Age: 25
Alongside Martinez, Luiz is another Villa player who has been outstanding as part of their Unai Emery revival!
Anthony Gordon
Newcastle
Position: Forward
Age: 22
The undroppable Magpies attacker was also Player of the Tournament as England U21 won the summer’s Euros!
Leandro Trossard
Arsenal
Position: Forward
Age: 28
Whenever he’s played this year, we’ve always been impressed with his impact – whether that’s starting or from the bench!
Bryan Mbeumo
Brentford
Position: Forward
Age: 24
As well as scoring his first goals for Cameroon in 2023, Mbeumo has been lethal in the Premier League for The Bees, too!
Moussa Diaby
Aston Villa
Position: Forward
Age: 24
The flying forward ended 2022-23 with 17 league goals and assists combined and has started sensationally for Villa!
Callum Wilson
Newcastle
Position: Striker
Age: 31
Wilson finished the 2022–23 campaign as Newcastle’s top scorer with 18 goals, and then extended his contract to 2025!
Takefusa Kubo
Real Sociedad
Position: Winger
Age: 22
The ex-Barcelona and Real Madrid star is finally fulfilling his potential and could seal a massive move in 2024!
Mohammed Kudus
West Ham
Position: Att. midfielder
Age: 23
Ajax’s form nosedived after he left in the summer, while he’s shown gamechanging glimpses of ability for The Hammers!
Rasmus Hojlund
Man. United
Position: Striker
Age: 20
Hojlund earned a transfer to United due to his Atalanta form, plus he’s scored seven goals in eight Denmark games in 2023!
