Ten best centre-backs in world football.
A look at the ten best centre-backs in world football at the moment, featuring Chelsea and Manchester City stars…
10) Jerome Boateng (Bayern Munich)
Despite a failed spell in the Premier League, Jerome Boateng is now a treble winner with Bayern Munich and a World Cup winner with Germany after some superb defensive displays.
9) Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)
Not everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no doubt Sergio Ramos has done the business for Real Madrid and Spain down the years, scoring important goals from the back along the way.
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8) Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)
Looking back to his best this season, Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is a great defender capable of driving his team forward.
7) Nicolas Otamendi (Manchester City)
A player who should prove an excellent signing, Nicolas Otamendi looked like one of the best centre-backs in the world with Valencia last season.
6) John Terry (Chelsea)
Despite a dip in form at the start of this season, Chelsea captain John Terry was world class again last season and will go down as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats.
5) Mehdi Benatia (Bayern Munich)
Rock solid for AS Roma and still on top form after his big move to Bayern Munich, Mehdi Benatia is undoubtedly one of the best in the world in his position.
4) Gerard Pique (Barcelona)
After a little slump, Gerard Pique was back on top form for Barcelona last season to help them win yet another treble.
3) Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund)
Wanted by almost every top club in Europe, it’s a miracle that Borussia Dortmund and Germany star Mats Hummels is still at the club.
2) Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid)
Hugely underrated, Atletico Madrid centre-back Diego Godin is a rock-solid performer with an eye for big-game goals.
1) Thiago Silva (PSG)
Long one of the very best in the world, Thiago Silva of PSG and Brazil will also go down as one of his generation’s best defensive players.
