Most expensive defenders ever: Ranking the top 10 - Lucas Hernandez enters

6. David Luiz - £50 million, Chelsea to PSG

Once the costliest defender in the world English defender of all time

For long David Luiz occupied the place of the most expensive defender of all time when he moved from Chelsea to Paris Saint Germain for £50 million. The Brazilian had enjoyed one of the best spells in his career at Chelsea when the French giants came calling for him.

The Parisian journey though ended very quickly for David Luiz as Chelsea once again came calling for the Brazilain in 2016, signing him for a reported fee of £34 million.

David Luiz made almost 90 appearances and scored 8 times for PSG and won 2 Ligue 1 titles, 2 Coupe de France, 1 Coupe de la Ligue and 2 Trophee des Champions during his stay.

5. Kyle Walker - £50 million, Tottenham to Manchester City

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The most expensive English player of all time is Kyle Walker, who in fact is a defender. Walker joined Manchester City from Tottenham Hotspur for an eye-catching £50 million after consistent performances for Spurs.

Pep Guardiola after his first season identified that full backs were the main positions that he had to upgrade with Zabaleta and Clichy occupying the positions for Manchester City during his arrival. Walker who was already an established full back in the Premier League was wooed by the Spaniard to join the Manchester City project in the second season under his charge.

Kyle Walker has so far made over 80 appearances for the Citizens and has 2 goals to his name. The England international has already won the Premier League and the EFL Cup in his time with Manchester City.

4. Benjamin Mendy - £52 million, AS Monaco to Manchester City

Mendy's Manchester City career has been ravaged by injuries so far

The French full-back broke the transfer record for the most expensive defender when he joined Manchester City from AS Monaco in the summer transfer window of 2017. After several impressive performances, the full-back was devastated after knee injuries curtailed his impressive start to life in England.

This injury though did not keep the Frenchman out for the entire season as he returned to the starting lineup and even earned a place in the French World Cup winning squad.

This season too has seen the Frenchman starting brightly but injuries once again curtailing his start.

Benjamin Mendy has 18 appearances for the Citizens so far but is yet to find the net.