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The ranking of the world's ten best central defenders according to FourFourTwo
The English media FourFourTwo presented the ranking of the ten best central defenders in the world, selected on the basis of their performance and influence on the team.
They all play in European teams in which the tactical component is crucial in addition to technical qualities. The central defender commands the defense and must be in a perfect harmony with his goalkeeper.
As many as three players from Real Madrid appear in this ranking, others are in Premier League, only one in Serie A.
The ranking of the 10 best central defenders in the world according to FourFourTwo
Ranking compiled by the British media FourFourTwo.
Cristian Romero (1998, Tottenham)
"Tenacious. Smart. Resolute. Romero is an outstanding defender who has helped transform the fortunes of Tottenham over the past year. The 24-year-old Argentine is also fast and strong."
Eder Militao (1998, Real Madrid)
"Eder Militao continues to amaze every time he is called upon at Real Madrid. A strong defender with an impressive leap, the Brazilian complements David Alaba perfectly in the heart of Real Madrid's defense."
Dayot Upamecano (1998, Bayern Munich)
"Dayot Upamecano is increasingly becoming a leader in Bayern Munich's defensive line and has been Julian Nagelsmann 's first-choice central defender this season."
Virgil van Dijk (1991, Liverpool)
"Van Dijk turned Liverpool into an unstoppable force when he arrived from Southampton in 2018, and his pace, intelligence and ability to command the defense are still crucial. He may not be at his peak condition at the moment, but Van Dijk will no doubt return to his high standards soon."
William Saliba (2001, Arsenal)
"William Saliba has slotted into the center of Arsenal's defense immediately and is playing at an incredibly high level; his performance in the early part of the 2022-23 season has been impeccable."
Kim Min Jae (1996, Napoli)
"Bought by Fenerbahce in the summer to replace Kalidou Koulibaly, Kim Min-Jae began his Napoli career with unerring consistency, with the Neapolitan team impressing at the top of both Serie A and Champions League"
Antonio Rudiger (1993, Real Madrid)
"A lightning-fast stopper who reads the game sublimely and carries the ball forward relentlessly. Rudiger has also shown his versatility this season by occasionally filling in at full-back in several games."
Ruben Dias (1997, Manchester City)
"The Portuguese defender is always the star of outstanding performances in City's defense, a formidable and unbeatable presence who provides the security that allows other City players to attack in search of goals."
Marquínhos (1994, PSG)
"The Brazilian central defender has been consistently imperious since he inherited the captain's armband from Thiago Silva at the start of the 2020/21 season. Marquinhos is a leader for the French champions, he has scored more goals since becoming captain, and his positioning, physicality and passing ability are absolutely outstanding."
David Alaba (1992, Real Madrid)
"David Alaba is not only one of the best central defenders in the world, he is also one of the best left-backs, a good midfielder, a decent left winger...The Austrian was always present in the lineup that led Real to glory in Liga and Champions League last season, and he started the new season with the same quality with which he finished the last one."
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