Top 5 centre-backs in the 2017-18 season

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#4 Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli)

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Best centre-back in the Serie A this season

Kalidou Koulibaly is one of the primary reasons behind Napoli’s hugely successful 2017-18 Serie A season. The 26-year-old is a commanding presence in the heart of Napoli’s defense.

The Senegalese centre-back is one of the best defenders in the world at the moment. He is physically strong and possesses good pace. He is an aggressive defender and never hesitates to go into tackles.

Coupled with his passing abilities, he is a complete defender that any team would wish to have in their ranks.

He averages almost 90 passes per game with an accuracy of 91.5 percent. Also, he averages 1.7 tackles and 1.1 interceptions per game. Top European sides like Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea are rumored to be interested in the 26-year-old.

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