25. Dani Alves (Barcelona)
Possibly the greatest right-back in the world, Dani Alves' career has been a long success story. Whilst often found lacking in defence (and that doesn't really matter at Barcelona), Alves continues to display immense pace down the right-wing and provide goals for Barcelona's immense front line. Crossing is his art-form, and he always seems to be available on the overlap. One of Barca's must plays. http://youtu.be/d9PeXFyEHPY
FIFA 13 Rating - 84
24. Iker Casillas (Real Madrid)
The captain of Real Madrid has often divided fan opinion, with many suggesting he is too prone to punching the ball when it seemed easier to catch it. But, you cannot argue with the results, as after 2012 he has another La Liga and Euro Championship medal to place on his trophy cabinet. With armband for both club and country, he obviously commands great respect and admiration in the dressing room, which can be a calming and assured influence that seems to be allowing the outfield players to reap the rewards.
FIFA 13 Rating - 89
23. Andrea Pirlo (Juventus)
The final component in the magic "M-V-P" formula, the experienced and mercurial magician that is Andrea Pirlo has a personality on the field that is very recognisable. Never one to give a ball away cheaply, Pirlo's passing causes defences to capitulate. He was nominated for the 2012 Ballon d'Or after providing the most assists in Serie A in the unbeaten season, and was the star performer in Italy's shock rise to the Euro Championship Final.
FIFA 13 Rating - 87
22. Edinson Cavani (Napoli)
Edinson Cavani is gradually developing a reputation as one of the most free-scoring strikers in the world at the moment, with his current goalscoring record at Napoli being 18 goals in the last 19 games. Part of the Uruguayan attackers that seem to just keep getting better and better, Cavani has an excellent touch and an eagle eye for goal, and it cannot be too long before he begins to take the fancy of some of the premier clubs across Europe. Keep checking your transfer alerts.
FIFA 13 Rating - 86
21. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)
The final sound that registers following the end of the 2011/12 Premier League season is the scream of "AGUEROOOO!". While he had an impressive goalscoring season for the Citizens, this goal was the most valuable moment in any English league season ever. This ended City's longstanding humiliation at the hands of their nearest rivals, and gave another Premier League team a chance at the Holy Grail. The team spent big, and in 2012 the big guns delivered, with Aguero showing immense bottle with the pressure of over 40,000 watching live and millions at home.
FIFA 13 Rating - 87