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#4 Jan Vertonghen
The Belgian defender is highly rated and his manager feels that he is one of the best defenders in Europe. At 31 years of age, Vertonghen has a huge amount of experience under his sleeves and is definitely tough to get past.
If not for his crucial ball recoveries, Tottenham could have conceded many more goals. The defender has recovered the ball 238 times, made 158 clearances and intercepted 60 times in 35 Premier League appearances this season. That is the highest number for any Tottenham defender this season.
His leadership qualities mean that he is a commanding presence in the back line.
He is also a player who has the ability to dribble the ball well and tackle with precision. This allows Vertonghen to quickly regain possession for his team and stop attacks launched by opponents.
His presence in the defensive line has aided his team massively. Based on the statistics on 5th May 2018, his side has conceded only 32 goals this whole season.
