Samuel Umtiti, Brazil: He is a defender who is always ready to take risk. He plays as a center back for Spanish club Barcelona and the France national team and is only 24 year old. Umtiti made his senior debut for France at UEFA Euro 2016 where his nation reached the final. He is very good at feeding the ball between the lines, and rarely picks the wrong option.
Thiago Silva, brazil: Identified as a complete defender, the Brazilian was rated as the third-best central defender by FIFA at the end of the World Cup in Brazil four years ago and found his name as the eigth best player of the tournament overall. Brazil’s humiliating 7-1 semifinal defeat against Germany in that World Cup edition was hugely identified as an outcome of Silva’s absence at the back among various other factors.
Marcelo brazil, SPAIN: The adventurous left-back has often been criticised for leaving behind his defensive duties to participate in the offensive play further ahead. But you haven’t heard his peers and coaches complaining about that for the Brazilian frives forward to get results. In fact, he announced himself by scoring two goals in his first debut match against Wales with in 2006.
Thomas Vermaelen, belgium: He is specially known for his goal scoring abilities being a defender. He plays for the Spanish club Barcelona and the Belgium national team as a center back on left side. His key attributes include leadership qualities and quickness with the ball at foot. He debuted at the age of 20 against luxembourg in March 2006.
Trent alexander-arnold, ENGlAND: He is an English player who plays for liverpool club and the national team of England. He was amongst the youngest players when he made his senior debut in 2016 aged 18. He has a very good tactical sense of game, his sprinting along the line is also good.
Jan vertonghen, BElGIUM: Mainly a center defender but can also play as left back; plays for Tottenham Club and the Belgium national team. On 2 June 2007, he made his senior debut for the national team in a 2-1 loss against Portugal. He totaled 220 games and 28 goals for Dutch club Ajax.
Ashley young, ENGlAND: The Englishman can play as a winger, a wing back or a full back. He made his first appearance in 2003 for the senior team and has since proved to be an aggressive and intelligent defender, all while still offering a threat going forwards with his delivery into the box.
Mats Hummels, GERMANY: He is a German player who plays central back for Bayern Munich and the German national team, making his debut in 2010 against Malta. He is known for his powerful tackling and strength in the air as well as reading and intercepting loose balls. He can also play as a defensive midfielder.
Jordi Alba, SPAIN: The incredibly fast Spanish left-back first appeared for the team in 2011. He is gifted with technical game and fast attacking defence who can also be used as a left winger. Alba was also selected for the 2013 FIFA Confederations cup in Brazil.