Unheralded French striker Valere Germain isn't particularly quick or a natural scorer, averaging about one goal every four games. But it's everything else he does that makes him a key element in a prolific side that has scored 123 goals this season. Monaco is involved in four competitions, with Germain contributing 13 goals " third behind Mbappe (16) and Falcao (24). During the 2012-13 campaign, Germain played a key part in getting Monaco back up " at a cost. He thrived there, netting 14 league goals last season, and playing a supporting role to winger Hatem Ben Arfa, who scored 17.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 14, 2017 15:56 UTC