With the vote for the EA SPORTS Player of the Month now open, we profile each of the eight December nominees.
Riyad Mahrez
The Algerian found form as Leicester City continued to impress under Claude Puel.
Mahrez produced three goals and two assists, helping the Foxes record three wins and a draw in the month.
Of his seven appearances he only failed to score or assist in two matches.
What his manager says
Claude Puel: "His statistics have improved, with assists and scoring. Of course, I want him to continue all this good work."
Tomorrow: EA SPORTS Player of Month nominee: Nicolas Otamendi
Also in this series
Part 1: Choose your EA SPORTS Player of the Month
Part 2: EA SPORTS Player of Month nominee: Marcos Alonso
Part 3: EA SPORTS Player of Month nominee: Marko Arnautovic
Part 4: EA SPORTS Player of Month nominee: Roberto Firmino
Part 5: EA SPORTS Player of Month nominee: Harry Kane
Part 6: EA SPORTS Player of the Month nominee: Jesse Lingard