4 most improved players in the 2018-19 season of European football

3. Antonio Rudiger (Germany and Chelsea)

Rudiger was signed by Chelsea from AS Roma in 2017 and has been very impressive for them ever since. The 25-year-old centre-back has very good man-marking skills and is a strong tackler. He is also an exceptionally good header of the ball and poses an aerial threat to the opposition. Chelsea are at the 2nd position in the league and some credit for that should go to Rudiger too.

Rudiger has also become an intrinsic part of the German national team after having a very decent World Cup in 2018. He has already earned 27 caps for Die Mannschaft and remains one of their more dependable players. He has also played as a fullback for his national team and impressed with his crossing abilities too. Rudiger is likely to have a very successful career ahead of him and should remain one of the premier defenders in the world in the coming years.

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