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#3 Mats Hummels (Bayern Munich)
Hummels has been by far the most impressive defender for Bayern Munich this season. In a season full of ups and downs, especially in the defensive department, the former Dortmund captain has stayed to his true self and prevailed as a real leader in the backline for the Bavarians.
His national team partner, Jerome Boateng has struggled due to injuries and lack of form this season, which has further escalated his importance in the Bayern backline.
The 29-year-old averaged more defensive actions than any other Bayern Munich player this season. He made at least 2 interceptions per game, which is very good considering the fact that Bayern usually dominates the game week in, week out. He is also a vital cog when it comes to the build-up play from the back.
In fact, his stunning laser passes and long balls have been his main feature for quite some time now.
Hummels is easily one of the top five defenders in the world and the German international will no doubt have a big part to play in the second half of the season for the German champions.
