Top 10 defenders in the world

1. Thiago Silva (Brazil & Paris Saint-Germain)

2. Vincent Kompany (Belgium & Manchester City)

3. Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)

4. Gerard Pique (Spain & Barcelona)

5. Sergio Ramos (Spain & Real Madrid)

6. Giorgio Chiellini (Italy & Juventus)

7. Mats Hummels (Germany & Borussia Dortmund)

8. Nemanja Vidic (Serbia & Inter Milan)

9. Ashley Cole (Roma)

10. Daniel Alves (Brazil & Barcelona)