As European leagues prepare for the new season, Al Jazeera Sport highlights the players most crucial to their clubs' success. From Declan Rice's set-piece prowess at Arsenal to Erling Haaland's goal-scoring for Manchester City, these stars are pivotal. Bruno Fernandes, Cole Palmer, and Dominik Szoboszlai also feature, with transfer moves like Elliot Anderson to City and Yan Diomande to Real Madrid shaping the landscape.
Key players who could define European football season
Source: Al Jazeera