The 10 most improved players in Europe's big leagues this season

As the big European leagues take a week off for the final international break of the year, it’s a good time to praise the players who have stepped up this season

By Martin Laurence for WhoScored?, part of the Guardian Sport Network

Not to be confused with Dortmund Borussia forward Maximilian Philipp, Augsburg left-back Philipp Max is enjoying an excellent season with the club. Signed as a replacement for Chelsea-bound Baba Rahman in 2015, the 24-year-old had not really secured his place in the first team until this season but he is realising his potential now.

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