Ranking the 10 best center-backs in the world this season

#4 Willi Orban

Orban has been the best centre-back in the Bundesliga this season

The RasenBallsport Leipzig defender is arguably the best centre-back in Bundesliga this season. RP Leipzig has the best defensive record in Bundesliga this campaign.

They have conceded only 20 goals so far and Orban has played a huge part in that. With two tackles and 5.8 clearances per game, Orban is brilliant in the air and also strong in his tackles. He has also scored four goals in the league so far this season.

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#3 Giorgio Chiellini

The Italian international and Juventus legend has been a phenomenal centre-back for more than a decade

This man needs no introduction. The Italian international and Juventus legend has been a phenomenal centre-back for more than a decade.

A consistent centre-back who rarely makes mistakes, Chiellini is an aggressive defender with great abilities. He is always a commanding presence at the back and is exceptional with his tackling, positional awareness, and man-marking. He is a kind of player that any manager would love to have in the team.