Lema Mabidi (21 years old, AS Vita Club, Central midfielder): 

Despite his young age, Vita Club’s captain Lema Mabidi shouldered his responsibilities when they came his way. He particularly displayed his leadership capabilities in the two legs against ES Setif in the Champions League final. Then he scored all three of Vita Club’s goals: a 30-yard belter in Kinshasa, and two penalty kicks coolly dispatched under pressure. His knack of scoring important goals and showing up in opportune moments makes him a shoo-in in our list.