MARQUINHOS | Paris Saint-Germain & Brazil

It's been a fine year for the versatile defender, who has established himself as a first-choice centre-half for both club and country. Marquinhos also lifted another three domestic trophies with PSG but the undoubted highlight was winning gold with the Selecao at the Olympic Games in Rio, with the 22-year-old not only netting in the semis but also converting his spot-kick in the final shootout win over Germany.