18. Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
Real Madrid splashed out a reported £10million to sign Raphael Varane from Lens and it already looks a steal in the current climate. The centre-back is comfortable on the ball and looks like becoming a permanent part of the Real Madrid backline.
17. David Alaba (Bayern Munich)
Formerly a midfielder, playing anywhere across the middle of the park, David Alaba has found a natural home at left-back in the Bayern Munich side this season. The 20-year-old Austrian has been branded the “next Lizarazu” so he is doing something right in the Bundesliga.