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Varane was outstanding at the 2018 World Cup, helping France in winning the tournament with his outrageous performances. His trophies include four Champions Leagues and three La Liga. He is Aggressive but elegant, he is the complete defender every football club needs.
He reads the game expertly and possesses the recovery speed to cover for mistakes. Combine that with his blazing speed and great physique and you have a world-class center-back. He had made it into the top 6 in Ballon d’Or.
That is more than any other defender. He has had a very successful season with the France football team and Real Madrid. He is a fantastic player, and he is often called one of the best defenders today. His pace, heading, tackling ability and so many things make him one of the best.
4. Marcelo
There is no word to describe this magician. He can do everything with his feet. He is the most skillful defender in the world. He can beat so many players.
He can do what many attackers can not do. He is good at defending and attacking. His cross passes, dribbles, and skills are so amazing that every football fans always want him on the pitch. He is one of the best defenders ever.
3. Sergio Ramos
Not many center-backs have the same influence in one penalty area as they do in the other, but Ramos has that ability. He is a winner. Hated by many, there can be no arguments that he gets results.
He is a defender who can bring the ball out of defense, as well as being ruthless in his penalty area. He has also shown his ability to come up with some crucial goals and win games for Real Madrid.
He was a captain, Leader, scorer, and defender. He scored more goals than some midfielders and forward. He is the most scoring defender in the world right now.
He has won Euro, World Cup, 4 Champions League, 5 La Liga with Real Madrid, and so many other club trophies and individual awards. His long passes, tackling ability, heading and leadership are just amazing. Many attackers are afraid of him. He is the toughest defender in the world.
2. Samuel Umtiti
Umtiti has made a massive jump in his development this season, he has been a big reason why Barcelona is leading La Liga by some margin and shutting out Real Madrid.
Umtiti has the best passing range out of any center-back in the world currently. He also has that turn of speed, which allows him to chase back and recover when facing counterattacks. He is only 28 years old and still has his peak years in front of him.
1. Virgil van Dijk
He got a physique of a top-quality center-back. Standing at 6’4″, he is unsurprisingly brilliant in the air, consistently winning aerial duels. He is also blessed with great recovery speed. Van Dijk is also a technically gifted defender who is extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet. He displays an impressive range of passing.
He is having a fantastic season with Liverpool. He is enjoying the best of him at Liverpool. Liverpool is performing well and conceded a few goals and kept more clean sheets than before after the arrival of Van Djik. He is playing well for the Netherlands too. He is among one of the best defenders in the world.
