Midfield
Arjen Robben – Netherlands and Bayern Munich
Arjen Robben was instrumental in helping Bayern to the league and cup double for a stunning third time in five seasons, the winger was a stand-out performer in the Netherlands World Cup run to the semi-finals.
Angel di Maria – Argentina and Manchester United
Angel di Maria’s final season with Real Madrid ended in Champions League glory with the midfielder putting in a man of the match performance in the final, and became Britain’s most expensive transfer in a £75m deal to Old Trafford.
Toni Kroos – Germany and Real Madrid
The 25 year old was another key player in Bayern Munich’s re-writing of the history books in their double winning season, Kroos scored in the 3-1 win against Hertha BSC Berlin to secure the title with seven games to spare.