In the high-octane world of football, defenders are the unsung heroes. They stand firm against attacking onslaughts, marshaling the backline, and keeping clean sheets....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In this article, we’ll delve into the top 10 most valuable defenders in the world according to transfermarket
William Saliba of Arsenal comes first on this list with a whooping market value of €80 million. The 23-year-old French has been instrumental in Mikel Arteta’s ascendency across Europe.
Marshaling the backline with fellow teammate Gabriel Magalhaes – who comes tenth on this list- the Gunners have emerged first in fewer goals conceded in the premier league this term.
Coming second and third on the list is Manchester City’s duo Ruben Dias and Joško Gvardiol. While Rúben Dias retains his crown as one of the most valuable, he’s no longer alone.
The rapidly rising star, Joško Gvardiol, has surged in value, joining Dias to form a potentially dominant central defensive partnership for City.
The role of the full-back has evolved tremendously in recent years. Today’s full-backs are expected to contribute significantly in attack as well as defense.
This is reflected in the market value of players like Trent Alexander-Arnold (€70 million), and Achraf Hakimi (€65 million), who emerge as the most valuable right-back for Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool respectively.
Other players on this list include Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan, Ronald Araújo of FC Barcelona, and Eder Militao of Real Madrid all with a market value of €70 million…CONTINUE READING>>
