Why Arjen Robben is the best player in the world after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

In every aspect of everything, there is a best in that particular field. Be it science, business or sports – there is always someone who is ahead of the rest for at least a certain period of time. And football is no different in this regard.However, this article is not about the best – that debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will rage on till the end of time – this one is about the best among the rest. And that man is none other than Arjen Robben.The former Real Madrid man has been in outstanding form thus far this season and has stamped his authority as the best player in the world after the two you-know-whos. If he continues playing the way he is, he might as well end up as the greatest Dutch player to play the game after Johan Cruyff.And here are 7 reasons why he is the best among the rest..

#1 Stats Dont Lie

Just take a look at his stats and that will suffice to prove this claim. 19 goals and 8 assists in 28 games is a testament to the rampant form he is in right now. In fact, Bayern are yet to lose a game this season in which he has scored.

Many thought he would be one of the players to face the axe under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola – given the latter’s preference to team-play to the former’s more individualistic approach – but, as it has turned out, he has become to Bayern what Lionel Messi was to Barcelona under the stewardship of the Spaniard.

Before every Bayern game, one could easily make one prediction: that he is going to have a great game and most probably be awarded the man of the match award. And, in most of the cases, that is what happens. 

This rich vein of form is what has made him the..