Despite an injury-plagued 2017, Manuel Neuer is the top goalkeeper in the world and rightfully earns the last spot on the list of the best soccer players of 2017. To start the year, Neuer was named to the FIFA team of the year and had an impressive Champions League performance before succumbing to injury. Kante’s presence alone changes the way his team has to be defended and that certainly makes him one of the best soccer players of 2017. Kante combines a rare mix of soccer skill and technique with raw athleticism that makes him a real force on the pitch.