Ranking Real Madrid's 5 most creative players right now

After failing to win any trophy in the previous campaign, Real Madrid have started the new season on a positive note. Under new boss Carlo Ancelotti, Los Blancos have shown that they can pose a serious threat to title challengers in Spain and Europe.

Real Madrid are second in the La Liga table with 17 points, three behind leaders Real Sociedad, but with a game in hand. Ancelotti's men started the season in an explosive manner. But they have experienced a recent slump which saw them lose 2-1 to Espanyol in their last league game.

In the UEFA Champions League, the Spanish giants have endured the same fate. After winning their first game against Inter, they were handed a shock 2-1 defeat by FC Sheriff on the second matchday of the Champions League.

Teams like Real Madrid have always been title contenders but their major flaws have been exposed early into the new season.

It goes without saying that the La Liga giants have numerous stars in their lineup. With world class players in their arsenal, Real Madrid also boast some significant creative talent among them. Without further ado, let us take a look at

Real Madrid's 5 best creative players right now

#5 David Alaba

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It's surprising to see a defender on the list but David Alaba fits the bill. It's no secret that the Austrian left-back has been a significant creative hub on the left flank for Bayern Munich over the years. Since arriving at Real Madrid in the summer on a free transfer, Alaba has proven his class so far.

Alaba is known for his ability to overlap and form deep chemistry with the winger on the left. The 29-year old's ability to get past players and cross the ball with venom makes him a major threat from wide areas.

Due to Alaba's versatility, Carlo Ancelotti has been rotating the player to suit the needs of Real Madrid. With no other defender suited to fill the massive void left by Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane, Alaba has been used more in the center of defense. Even then, Alaba has managed to initiate attacks from the back by picking out players in space.

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Alaba has already racked up two assists in the campaign and is likely to create more if deployed as a left-back.

#4 Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid v FC Sheriff: Group D - UEFA Champions League

Vinicius has been one of the stars of the Spanish top flight, enjoying his breakthrough season. The Brazilian has mesmerized fans and critics alike with his movement, passing and efficiency in the final third. His composure in front of goal has improved immensely under Ancelotti, which has positively affected his output.

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With four assists in all competitions, Vinicius has been the driving force for Real Madrid. The winger's link-up play has also been brilliant so far and his chemistry with Karim Benzema proves that fact. Vinicius' pace, dribbling and ability to open up defenses has helped create a lot of chances.

The only drawback will be Vinicius' passing during attacks, which needs to improve. With time on his side, it is likely that the Brazilian sensation will improve and be more creative for Los Blancos.

#3 Toni Kroos

Dubbed 'the sniper' by his fans, Toni Kroos is known for his pin-point accuracy with his passing. The German midfielder has been pivotal in Real Madrid's success over the years, emphasizing his superiority as one of the main creators of the team.

Kroos is known for his enhanced passing range with impressive accuracy in almost every match. The midfield general dictates the tempo with his control over possession and has been a key member of Madrid's creative hub. Kroos initiates attacks, creates space and moves the ball effectively which makes him a world class playmaker.

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The 31-year old's partnership with teammates Luka Modric and Casemiro helped the Spanish giants win three consecutive Champions League titles. Despite his age, Kroos is at the peak of his powers and remains one of the main playmakers for Real Madrid.

#2 Luka Modric

Another significant part of the world class trio, Luka Modric, has proven himself to be one of the best midfielders on the planet. Modric's exploits and mastery is well known as the Croatian genius who won the Ballon d'Or in 2018 breaking the duopoly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

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As a deep-lying playmaker, Modric is excellent at picking up the ball and creating space for his teammates. With effortless ease, Modric creates attacks and connects the Real Madrid attack with the rest of the team. The 36-year old has worked in perfect sync with Toni Kroos over the years, helping their team dominate Europe.

Considering his age, it is still a surprise how Modric is still the main driving force in Real Madrid's midfield. Without Modric, Los Blancos find it hard to deal with opponents and they are yet to find anyone like the Croatian magician.

#1 Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema has started the new campaign in explosive form and is currently one of the best players in the world. With ten goals and seven assists in just 10 matches, the French forward is the pulse of Real Madrid in the 2021-22 campaign.

Benzema has always been creatively fluent, as evident from his exploits during Cristiano Ronaldo's tenure in the Spanish capital. The French forward would often drift to the left flank to create space for Cristiano. He links up superbly with his teammates and helps create a goal in the process.

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Since the departure of the Portuguese great, Benzema has taken matters into his own hands. The 33-year old is the sole driving force for Real Madrid, scoring and setting up goals at an unprecedented rate. He recently scored the all-important equalizing goal for France against Spain in the UEFA Nations League final.

It remains to be seen whether Benzema can carry his extraterrestrial form throughout the season but the forward is certainly getting better with age.