17) Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City)
Sagna’s competition at right-back, Argentine defender Pablo Zabaleta is also among the world’s finest defenders after his recent performances for Manchester City. The 29-year-old has made himself undroppable for City after taking Micah Richards’ place at right-back a few years ago, and he will make it a tricky job for new-boy Sagna to get into the team on a regular basis.