A Team Of 2020's Best Performers Has Been Revealed, Jack Grealish Is Alongside Lionel Messi

The best team of 2020 has been revealed and it is filled with incredible talent across the board.

WhoScored fans have voted on their standout performers of last year and it comes as no surprise Lionel Messi makes the cut.

The Barcelona superstar came close to leaving the Camp Nou last summer, but he's still pulled out some brilliant performances in 2020.

Joining him midfield is Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, who has transformed the Red Devils since arriving in January.

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On the left hand side however is Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, ahead of talents such as Neymar and Sadio Mane.

Grealish helped his boyhood club avoid relegation last season and this campaign, they look set for a Europa League charge.

Check out the entire team below.

Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez (Arsenal/Aston Villa) - 53% of votes

Right-back: Achraf Hakimi (Borussia Dortmund/Inter Milan) - 55% of votes

Central defence: Kurt Zouma (Chelsea) - 44% of votes

Central defence: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool) - 50% of votes

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Left-back: Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) - 54% of votes

Central midfield: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) - 71% of votes

Central midfield: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich) - 66% of votes

Right wing: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) - 64% of votes

Attacking midfield: Bruno Fernandes (Sporting CP/Manchester United) - 54% of votes

Left wing: Jack Grealish (Aston Villa) - 54% of votes

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Striker: Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) - 52% of votes

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is currently recovering from a serious knee injury but makes it in defence.

He is partnered by Kurt Zouma, who has enjoyed a career resurgence at Chelsea after loan spells at Stoke City and Everton.

Anchoring the midfield are Kevin De Bruyne and Joshua Kimmich, with the latter instrumental in Bayern Munich's treble season.

But the most influential player was Robert Lewandowski who takes his rightful place up front.

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Lewandowski netted 55 goals in 2020 and was arguably a shoe-in for the Ballon d'Or before cancellation.

He was named Player of the Year at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai last month however.

Who do you think were the best players of 2020?

Let us know in the comments.

Topics: Bruno Fernandes, Football News, Football, Manchester United, Lionel Messi, Jack Grealish, Virgil Van Dijk

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