Most Valuable XI of 2017 

Defender: Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus / AC Milan)

Leonardo Bonucci has already been handed the captain's armband in his first season at AC Milan

The youngest of the other BBC (Barzagli-Bonucci-Chiellini) that formed the back-line of Italy and Juventus (until the end of last season), Leonardo Bonucci has had a topsy-turvy 2017. He almost accomplished a treble in 2016/17 with Juventus; winning his sixth consecutive Serie A title as well as the Coppa Italia.

However, they fell at the final hurdle in the Champions League, finishing runners-up to Real Madrid. Most clubs would give an arm to retain Bonucci but a falling-out with coach Massimiliano Allegri saw him sit out a few games before he eventually decided to pack his bags and leave for a new project with Serie A rivals AC Milan.

It hasn't been smooth sailing since but the transfer saw his market value rise up to €40m. The move also saw him become the most expensive player over the age of 30.

Leonardo Bonucci: Has made more accurate passes in his own half (3588) than any other Serie A player since August 2014 pic.twitter.com/ydfr2TbzbH

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