Yacine Brahimi – Winger – Porto

Yacine Brahimi was one of the veritable revelations of the Champions League group stages. The Algerian technician scored four goals and notched two assists in Porto’s first six matches, which was enough to earn him a place alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in UEFA.com’s team of the round. His production on the European stage has drawn plaudits from around the continent. Rumours of a marquee move to Manchester City or Manchester United from Porto have been reusable fodder for Britain’s tabloid rumour mill. Brahimi now faces Basel in the knockout stages, where he will have the chance to further showcase his abilities.