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#3 Willi Orban - RB Leipzig
The captain of the meanest defensive side in the league, Willi Orban had one of the best seasons of his career. The Hungarian centre back has was a crucial factor in Leipzig keeping 16 clean sheets over the course of the season.
The 26-year old also averaged two tackles, 1.5 interceptions, 0.6 blocks and 5.7 clearances per match.
The RB Leipzig captain has also scored four goals for his side this season in the league.
#2 Manuel Akanji - Borussia Dortmund
The man behind Borussia Dortmund incredible first half of the season, Manuel Akanji. The 23-year old was at the heart of the Dortmund defense when they conceded a miser 18 goals in their opening 17 matches.
The Swiss international has made 25 appearances in the Bundesliga. The 23-year old has a per match averaged 1.2 tackles, 1.1 interceptions, 3.5 tackles and 0.5 blocks in the recently concluded campaign.
#1 Ibrahima Konate - RB Leipzig
Part of one half of the best central defensive partnership in the league, Ibrahima Konate has been a key figure for Leipzig and one who commands the backline. The defender is one of the best up and coming young players in the world at the moment and formed an extremely young central defensive partnerships in the league with fellow Frenchman Dayot Upamecano.
The 20-year old French defender has 28 appearances in the league and has averaged 1.6 tackles, 2.1 interceptions, 0.6 blocks and 4.3 clearances per match.
