Thiago Silva
Perhaps one of the greatest defenders of all time, Thiago Silva has been holding Chelsea’s backline together this season. The 38-year-old may be past his best, but he’s still an elite operator.
His defensive instincts are second to none. He’s brilliant in the air and he’s also very difficult to dribble past – he’s one of the best tacklers in world football.
Silva has won the Serie A, the Champions League and seven Ligue 1 trophies over the course of his storied career.