Phil Jagielka (Everton)
Experienced campaigner has worked well alongside veteran Sylvain Distin, only Man City have conceded less goals this season than the Toffees.
Ashley Williams (Swansea City)
Welsh international has been a rock at the back, working well with new signing Chico Flores, guiding his side to a Capital One Cup triumph as well as a top ten finish.
Matija Nastasic (Man City)
Serbian youngster has been outstanding in his first season in the Premier League and has in the process forced England man Joleon Lescott out of the Etihad Stadium first team set-up.
Jamie Carragher (Liverpool)
Hanging up his boots this summer but the veteran defender has still been a hugely influential player at the back. Collecting 16 clean sheets in all competitions this season.
David Luiz (Chelsea)
Though the Brazilian has worked well as a defensive midfielder he has also impressed at centre-back, working to correct his positional concerns and becoming a crucial member of the Blues starting eleven.