Xabi Alonso – Bayern Munich
Tackles: 30
Recoveries: 72
Clearances: 13
Blocks: 2
Alonso has slotted in effortlessly to the Bayern side, and his presence has been a calming influence on a side so hell bent on all out attack. That said, though, his primary focus has been to act as a deep lying playmaker rather than a destroyed. That’s not to suggest that he slacks on his defensive duties, but he offers more playing the quarterback than anything else.