Allan Saint-Maximin and the Kylian Mbappe comparison that Newcastle United can build on

Newcastle United star Allan Saint-Maximin leads the way in Europe's top seven leagues for most take-ons completed throughout the duration of the 21/22 season. The 25-year-old is even ahead of PSG's Kylian Mbappe in the rankings.

Successfully completing 150 take-ons of an opponent, the former Nice man is one the league's most exciting to players to watch no thanks to his superb trickery and plethora of skill moves available to him.

Leading the way by 39, Mbappe ranks as Europe's second most dangerous attacker in the rankings (111), with former Wolves star Adama Traore shortly following behind with 107 to his name. Traore of course made the switch to Spanish giants Barcelona earlier this year.

Having registered five goals and five assists throughout the campaign, Saint-Maximin will hope to kick on during his fourth season here in England. A fans favourite at St. James Park, the winger is also only one of two Premier League players to make the list produced by Squawka.

Burnley's Dwight McNeill is a surprise inclusion for some, coming in at 8th on the rankings, with the forward of course suffering relegation heartbreak with the Clarets on the final day of the 21/22 campaign.

Champions League winner and Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior makes the list too, as Feyenoord's Luis Sinisterra and AC Milan youngster Rafael Leao form the top eight of the list.

Saint-Maximin at just 25 as mentioned is still yet to fully find his feet somewhat, and can often be criticised by sections of the Magpies faithful for his impressive contribution in one game, followed by less than so soon after. Striving for consistence will be his biggest task heading into next season.