German footballer of Real Madrid Antonio Rüdiger topped the ranking of the best defenders in the world in the season-2023/2024 according to the online publication ESPN.
By the end of last season, 31-year-old Rüdiger took part in 48 matches across all tournaments, scored two goals and made three assists. Antonio became the champion of Spain and the winner of the UEFA Champions League-2023/2024 as part of los Blancos.
The Transfermarkt website estimates the value of the player at €25 million.
Ranking of the 15 best defenders for the season 2023/2024:
- Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid);
- William Saliba (Arsenal);
- Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool);
- Kyle Walker (Manchester City);
- Marquinhos (PSG);
- John Stones (Manchester City);
- Achraf Hakimi (PSG);
- Ronald Araujo (Barcelona);
- Andrew Robertson (Liverpool);
- Federico Dimarco (Inter);
- Alessandro Bastoni (Inter);
- Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid);
- Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich);
- Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich);
- Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer).
