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#3 Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli)
Kalidou Koulibaly has developed into a world-class defender since linking up with Napoli in 2014 from Belgian Pro League side Racing Genk for a fee around £6.5 million. His assured performance and no-nonsense defending at the heart of Napoli defence has seen him being linked with moves away from the Partenopei to European elite clubs.
The Senegalese defender has formed a formidable partnership alongside Spanish veteran defender Raul Albiol for Napoli this season, conceding only 26 goals in 35 league matches. Koulibaly has been an important member of Maurizio Sarri Napoli side that has been challenging for a Scudetto title this season, featuring 33 times for the Naples side as they sit second in the table four points off leaders Juventus.
Koulibaly's stats this season clearly show how vital he could be to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side as he averages an astonishing 91% passing accuracy per game, averaging 5 defensive actions and has won further 49% aerial duels with 48% tackle success rate for Napoli this season.
Stats don't lie, and they indicate Koulibaly has developed into one of the top centre-backs in Europe and has top qualities to succeed at Anfield.
