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FFT100 Sure, he's not the world's most loved player – but there should be no denying the incredible ability that keeps Barcelona ticking

FFT100 He may be going for a skinhead look these days, but it's still the same – or perhaps even better – classy David Silva we're drooling over

FFT100 Talk about bursting onto the scene: the teenager turned heads across Europe – and became the second-most expensive player in history – with his scintiliating performances in Ligue 1 and beyond

FFT100 The Chelsea and Belgium net-minder has developed into one of the world's best at Stamford Bridge

FFT100 Italy's failure to qualify for World Cup 2018 was an ignominious end to the international career of an all-time Azzurri legend, but it's not the last act for Juventus's 39-year-old – and still-brilliant – custodian

FFT100 The Uruguayan hasn't enjoyed his best year, reflected in a tumble down this list for 2017. But a brand new one – and a World Cup – is just around the corner...  

FFT100 Creeping into the top 30 is the Brazilian who's spent close to decade unopposed at Real Madrid – and remains arguably the world's finest left-back 

FFT100 One half of Liverpool's Fantastic Four feature here, along with the warlord of Rome and PSG's ticking metronome

FFT100 Into the top 50 now, where the big-hitters come out to bat. Several are on the up, while others have retained their superstar status even in the twilight of their twinkling careers

FFT100 The heir to Manuel Neuer's sweeper-keeper throne and Germany's bright young No.9 are both included here, plus the defender who shockingly split northern Italy