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#3 Marvin Plattenhardt (Hertha BSC)
At 25 years of age, Marvin Plattenhardt is yet to reach his prime while his footballing abilities suggest he could reach the very top. The Hertha BSC left-back played a key role in Germany’s Confederations Cup win in Russia with an impressive performance against Cameroon.
In the Bundesliga, Plattenhardt has established himself as one of the league’s better full-backs outside of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, arguably on par with Cologne’s Jonas Hector who rivals him for a starting place in the Germany XI.
Not only does he show defensive stability, but Plattenhardt likes to get forward while he’s one of the best crossers of the ball. His dead-ball skills are a key asset to Hertha Berlin’s game while his seven Bundesliga goals in three seasons have all come from a direct free-kick.
Linked with Napoli throughout the summer, Plattenhardt would be a perfect replacement for Alberto Moreno, should he depart Liverpool, while the influence of Jurgen Klopp could well persuade him, should the opportunity arise.
And with the way Hertha BSC are going, it’s hard to see the 25-year-old stay at the capital club beyond this season should their situation not improve, with Hertha winning just three of their opening 10 fixtures – a stark contrast to their form last season that saw them qualify for the Europa League.
