German defender Antonio Rüdiger of Real Madrid tops the list of the world's best defenders at the moment, according to the British website FourFourTwo.
Over the past season, Rüdiger played in 48 matches for Real Madrid across all competitions, scoring two goals and providing three assists. He clinched victory in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League with his team. The Transfermarkt website estimates the 31-year-old footballer at €25 million.
FourFourTwo's Best Defenders Rankings:
- Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid);
- William Saliba (Arsenal);
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool);
- Ruben Dias (Manchester City);
- John Stones (Manchester City);
- Marquinhos (PSG);
- Nathan Ake (Manchester City);
- David Alaba (Real Madrid);
- Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal);
- Ronald Araujo (Barcelona).
Additionally, Real Madrid's German footballer Antonio Rüdiger leads ESPN's list of the world's best defenders for the 2023/2024 season.