As we approach the midway point of the 2017-18 campaign, Goal selects the leading lights from the most brilliantly competitive league in Europe
SAMIR HANDANOVIC | INTER
One of the key components in Inter's surprise title challenge, Samir Handanovic has played every single minute of the season so far, keeping eight clean sheets.
The Slovenian shot-stopper was particularly impressive in the 0-0 draw at the home of title rivals Juventus, making a whopping eight saves, and is once again being talked about as one of the game's great goalkeepers.
MEDHI BENATIA | JUVENTUS
It's fair to say that Medhi Benatia has taken his time to prove his worth to Juventus and some fans doubted the wisdom of the club's decision to enact their right to buy the defender during the summer.