The 25 best players for 2017, Modric first

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Luka Modric was selected as the best player in the world for 2017 by Goal.com

Goal.com’s chief of staff, Peter Staunton, has selected the world’s top 25 best players for 2017, featuring Real Madrid’s midfielder, Goal.com.

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The second ranks Cristiano Ronaldo, while in the top five are Marcelo, Thiago Alcantara and Toni Kroos.

Barcelona star Leo Messi is just seventh, ahead of PSG star Neymar.

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