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We've based our list on a variety of factors. We have taken short-term form into account, but particularly strong or weak 2022/23 seasons are not the ultimate deal-breaker in many cases so that players with a long history of incredible performances aren't shunted down at the first sign of decline.
Trophies, strength of leagues, raw stats, unquantifiable magic and a host of other aspects have come together to form our criteria for the list, and we know you're going to wholeheartedly disagree with us.
To whet your appetite even further, to demonstrate the sheer strength of the top 10, Manchester United's creative behemoth Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah and hot-shots Pedri and Gavi have both missed the cut, as well as defensive titans David Alaba and Virgil van Dijk.

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10. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

Some might say it's a season too soon to include him on this list of behemoths, but Bellingham has already shown enough to convince the world of his obscene talent at Dortmund and on the international stage.
Bellingham's all-action, dynamic presence saw him transform from teenage wildcard to instant starter for England at the World Cup 2022 and his displays for Dortmund put them firmly in title contention against the Bayern Munich juggernaut, spurned only by goal difference.
He is the complete package in midfield already. Physically imposing, an immense ball carrier, with precision passing skills, Bellingham will soar in 2023/24, buoyed by enough confidence to claim Zinedine Zidane's No.5 shirt at the Bernaodricbeu.