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#3 Centre back - Thiago Silva
Played together - Paris Saint Germain
Season - Playing together since 2015
Thiago Silva has been hailed as one of the best centre-back in the world for quite a long time now. The Brazilian's physicality, perception, reading of the game, tackling, passing skills and aerial ability are second to none which has made him a lethal weapon for club and country.
Even at the age of 32, Silva has the same pace, poise, and spirit of adventure as he is showing no sign of slowing down. The defender has won 20 trophies as a captain with Paris Saint Germain. He was also the captain of the Brazilian national team that won the 2013 Confederations Cup.
#4 Centre back - Sergio Ramos
Played together - Real Madrid
Seasons - 2010-2014
Sergio Ramos is among the most decorated defenders in world football. The prolific centre-back is one of the best goal-scoring defenders in the history of the game. With over 80 goals to his name and counting, he is already in the top 15 of Real Madrid's all-time goalscorer list which is an unreal achievement for a central defender.
Ramos is most feared in the added minutes of the game as in these minutes, he has often stepped up for the Los Blancos when they needed it the most. The Spanish captain has won four Champions league with Real Madrid and the glorified World Cup in 2010 with Spain. He is his nation's most capped player, second only to Iker Casillas.
#4 Right back - Dani Alves
Played together - Paris Saint Germain
Seasons - Playing together since 2017
Preceded by Paolo Maldini, Dani Alves is the second most decorated defender of all time with 9 European medals. The Brazilian has created a unique style of game where he is equally involved in the attacking duty of the team as he is in his defensive role.
Dani Alves was a part of the legendary Barcelona reign from 2008-2012 under Pep Guardiola where he played a vital role is the club's tiki-taka attacking machine. He left Barcelona after winning a treble in 2015 and moved to Italian giants Juventus for one season before his move to Paris Saint Germain.
With his pace, close-control, stamina, and technique, Dani Alves is a deadly full-back highly capable of being compared to likes of Cafu and Roberto Carlos.
