3=. Joao Miranda, Atletico Madrid
Having won La Liga and reached the Champions League final in 2013/14 many Atleti players were hot property for rich sides across the continent and indeed Chelsea made a swoop on the Vicente Calderon Stadium.
Miranda stayed however and continues to prove his prowess at the back, with the Spanish champions’ success coming less from individuals (note Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo) and more a collective effort.
Ranking: 7/10.
Source: Daily Star.