Thiago Silva (Paris Saint Germain)
As with Ramos, Brazil and Paris Saint Germain captain Thiago Silva didn’t enjoy the best of World Cups – but his performances in the French capital over recent seasons have rightly allowed him to be considered as one of the world’s finest defenders.
One of the first big money signings to be made by the new regime at the Parc des Princes, Silva has got better and better since being signed from AC Milan.