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#3 Thiago Silva (7.40)
The veteran Chelsea defender is currently the third-best centre-back based on current form and WhoScored ratings. Even at 37 years of age, Silva has been a tough nut to crack for the opposition.
The Brazilian has played an important part in Chelsea's continued push for the Premier League title and defense of the Champions League crown.
Not easy to beat, Silva has only been dribbled past 0.3 times per match on average this season. He has blocked the most shots per match on average in this list with 1.1. As far as clearances are concerned, Silva has made 3.1 per match.
He is also a great passer with 4.9 accurate long balls per match, the highest on this list. Silva has also played as many as 71.4 passes per match on average, which is much more than the second best on this list - Chalobah with 59.9 passes.
#2 Bremer (7.42)
Torino's 24-year-old centre-back Bremer is currently the second best centre-back as per WhoScored ratings. The 24-year-old has been a rock at the back for the Serie A side, playing 13 of their 14 league matches so far, scoring twice and assisting one goal.
The Brazilian defender has made 2.2 tackles per game this season, the highest on this list along with Nico Schlotterbeck. He is also a strong interceptor of the ball with 3.9 interceptions made per match on average.
Bremer is also a good blocker of passes, which has been another of his strong points this season. He blocks 0.8 passes per match on average, and 0.5 shots. Moreover, he has made 3.5 clearances per match, second highest on this list.
#1 Konstantinos Mavropanos (7.44)
Stuttgart's Konstantinos Mavropanos, on loan from Arsenal, is currently the best centre-back according to WhoScored ratings. The 23-year-old has made 11 Bundesliga appearances this season, scoring thrice and providing an assist as well.
Mavropanos has made 5.9 clearances per match on average this season, the highest on this list. Ball interception is one of his strongest suits, making 2.5 interceptions every match - second only to Bremer here.
Arsenal will hope that the Greek centre-back continues his fine form and can help them shore up their defense once he returns from his season-long loan. Whether he can show similar levels for the Gunners next season remains to be seen.
