Thiago Silva
Thiago Silva is one of the greatest centre-halves of all time. The Brazilian isn’t enjoying the greatest season of his career, but he still remains one of the league’s top defenders.
Despite being just 6ft, Silva never looks out of his depth in an aerial capacity. Not only is he great in the air, he also possesses a wicked tackle – it’s very difficult to dribble past him with your ankles intact.
Over the course of his storied career, Silva has picked up numerous accolades, including seven Ligue 1 titles, a Serie A title, a Champions League and a Copa America on the international stage.