Serie A 2018-19: The Most Valuable Starting XI 

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Juventus lifted their seventh consecutive Scudetto last year with a squad value of €767.67

Left Back: Alex Sandro (Juventus)

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Juventus' Brazilian left back celebrates after scoring a goal

Alex Sandro has been a prominent figure in Italian football for quite some time now. Born in Catanduva, the Brazilian made his way through South America before making a name for himself at Porto, which earned him a move to the current Scudetto holders.

Sandro has a market value of €45m and is currently on the radar of French champions PSG as well as English giants Manchester United. He has been Juve's first choice left back since 2015 and is expected to remain with the Old Lady for the foreseeable future.

Notable Exclusions: Faouzi Ghoulam (Napoli)(€25m), Ricardo Rodriguez (AC Milan)(€15m), and Mario Rui (Napoli)(€14m)


Left Center Back: Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli)

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Senegalese International Kalidou Koulibaly has been a monster at the back for the Naples side

Kalidou Koulibaly is one of the toughest defenders to beat in the Serie A. He has been a rock in defence for the Naples club ever since penning a deal with them in 2014 from Belgian side KRC Genk.

The Senegalese player has a market value of €60m, which is just behind Samuel Umtiti and Raphaël Varane. Koulibaly has managed to attract interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid in previous years but has voiced his excitement in playing under Carlo Ancelotti this season.

Notable Exclusions: Alessio Romagnoli (AC Milan)(€40m), Mattia Caldara (AC Milan)(€25m), and Mehdi Benatia (Juventus)(€23m)


Right Center Back: Milan Škriniar (Inter Milan)

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Slovak Milan Škriniar has been a surprisingly good player for the Milan giants

Milan Škriniar was not a household name until his exploits with Sampdoria made him world famous. Ever since his move to Internazionale, he's just been getting better.

The Slovakian International currently has a market value of €45m and Inter definitely doesn't want to see him go just yet. Manchester City was one of the many clubs who've expressed their interest in the centre-back, and it is no surprise as to why.

His skill and tenacity on the ball are envious to the avid football fanatic. He is expected to link up with Stefan de Vrij and Miranda in the centre of defence.

Notable Exclusions: Konstantinos Manolas (AS Roma)(€40m), Stefan De Vrij (Internazionale)(€40m), and Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus)(€35m)


Right Back: João Cancelo (Juventus)

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Juventus' welcome their new right back

João Cancelo transferred to Juventus this summer, making his stay in Italian football permanent after playing as a loanee last season for Inter Milan from Valencia CF.

The Portuguese crowd-puller has a market value of €35m, the highest for a right back in the current Serie A season. Cancelo will replace the outgoing Swiss captain Stephan Litchsteiner as Juve's first choice right back.

He can move up the field like Alex Sandro and provide support for his respective winger. He would be expected to make a mark for his new club and dazzle Turin fans with his skills on the ball.

Notable Exclusions: Alessandro Florenzi (AC Milan)(€30m), Sime Vrsaljko (Internazionale)(€25m), and Elseid Hysaj (Napoli)(€25m)

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