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The 2008-09 season has effectively come to an end, highlighting some of the best performances on club level and individual level for a few. Here are those players whose skill and form have made them stand up above the rest.
10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - Sweden (Inter Milan - Italian Serie A)
He is definitely one of the best strikers in world football, with his thunderous long range bolts. A potent header and some silky touches which are unbelivable for his size. Having bagged 23 goals for his club he has surely impressed.
After taking the Scudetto for the umpteenth time, the Swedish talisman will hope that next year will be a better year in Europe as he and Inter have failed to make impact on Europe's biggest stage.
9. Diego Forlan - Uruguay (Atletico Madrid - La Liga)
The "blonde" hitman stole the pichichi (La Liga top scorer) from Samuel Eto'o in the last two weeks of the Spanish big league. With 32 goals to his name, this will be a season that he will never forget and it's no surprise that he is already making rumours on the market. He really has outdone himself this season and proved why he is lethal in front of goal.
8. Frank Lampard - England (Chelsea - Premier league)
The 30-year-old attacking midfielder has, in truth, been Chelsea's best player for a number of years now. This season has been the same on an individual level, if not better. He has proved to be the most consistently scoring midfield machine alongside his compatriot, Steven Gerrard. 20+ goals make up a great season for Lamps.
7. Yoann Gourcuff - France (Bordeaux - French Ligue 1)
Quite simply he has been one of the revelations of this season. He has bloomed a little late, but it has been worth the wait. The Ligue 1 player of the year has been amazing in France. With touches and flicks of the ball that take your mind to the Zidane era, he has definitely established himself as one of the biggest talent in world football. Sensational season from Gourcuff.
6. Franck Ribery - France (Bayern Munich - German Bundesliga)
The 26-year-old who is plying his trade with the Germans has proved this season once again why he is one of the most sought-after wingers in Europe. His impressive dribbling and occasional breath-taking screamers have really been impressive this year. His 14 goals for Bayern do not tell half the story of how important he is to the Bavarians.
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