Only two Premier League stoppers make the list…
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David Alaba – Bayern Munich
Probably the world’s best left-back right now, Alaba is equally adept at centre-half or even holding midfield.
Mehdi Benatia – Bayern Munich
Excelled at Roma in 2013/14 and earned a bumper move to Bayern as a result this summer.
Jerome Boateng – Bayern Munich
A World Cup winner with Germany and a Bundesliga winner with all-conquering Bayern.
Dani Carvajal – Real Madrid
Carvajal keeps the experienced Alvaro Arbeloa out of the Real Madrid side right now.
Ezequiel Garay – Zenit St. Petersburg
Garay’s form with Benfica saw Russian giants Zenit snap him up during the World Cup.
Diego Godin – Atletico Madrid
The cornerstone of Atletico’s brilliant title-winning defence in 2013/14.
Mats Hummels – Borussia Dortmund
A World Cup winner with Germany, and one of Dortmund’s most valuable assets.
Vincent Kompany – Manchester City
Captained Manchester City to title glory.
Philipp Lahm – Bayern Munich
World Cup winning skipper, who’s currently on the sidelines with a broken ankle.
Miranda – Atletico Madrid
Partnered Godin excellently for Atletico last term, and still does.
Sergio Ramos – Real Madrid
Ramos is improving with age, and combines wonderful technical skills with leadership and defensive nous.
Pablo Zabaleta – Manchester City
The second of two City players in the side, Zabaleta was ever present in City’s 2013/14 title triumph.
