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The 10 best defenders in world soccer right now

Barnaby LaneMay 15, 2021, 16:22 IST

Achraf Hakimi, Ruben Dias, and Marquinhos all make Insider's list.Getty/Michael Regan/Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno

Insider has ranked the 10 best defenders in world soccer right now.
The list consists of rock-solid center backs, flying full backs, and skilful ball players.
Manchester City and Inter Milan both have two players on the list, while Virgil Van Dijk misses out.

10. Edmond Tapsoba - Bayer Leverkusen and Burkina Faso

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9. Alessandro Bastoni - Inter Milan and Italy

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8. Jordi Alba - FC Barcelona and Spain

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7. Sven Botman - LOSC Lille and Netherlands

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6. Joao Cancelo - Manchester City and Portugal

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5. Marquinhos - Paris Saint Germain and Brazil

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4. Achraf Hakimi - Inter Milan and Morocco

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3. Thiago Silva - Chelsea and Brazil

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2. Kalidou Koulibaly - Napoli and Senegal

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1. Ruben Dias - Manchester City and Portugal

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