Neymar

Ended early by another injury, this calendar year has perhaps been the weakest of Neymar’s career. Although most of his peers would be satisfied with 23-goal contributions in 34 PSG games in 2021 (six of his 12 goals were penalties), after 31 contributions in 27 club outings across 2020 it may not be too soon to talk of a decline with the Brazilian turning 30 in early February. Such is his gargantuan talent, however, he has had his moments, often dragging PSG over the line in tight Ligue 1 games as the showman morphed into a fierce matchwinner. Unfortunately, however, some joyous displays in the Copa América aside, that happened increasingly infrequently this year