10 best defenders in Europe from the 2016/17 season

MALAGA, SPAIN - MAY 21:  Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid and Marcelo of Real Madrid celebrate winning the title after the La Liga match between Malaga and Real Madrid at La Rosaleda Stadium on May 21, 2017 in Malaga, Spain.  (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
The duo helped Real Madrid to a historic double

#6 Filipe Luis - Atletico Madrid

MALAGA, SPAIN - APRIL 01:  Filipe Luis of Club Atletico de Madrid (L) celebrates after scoring the second goal for Club Atletico de Madrid during La Liga match between Malaga CF and Club Atletico de Madrid at La Rosaleda Stadium April 01, 2017 in Malaga, Spain.  (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
Luis completed a massive 74 dribbles last season

In what was a difficult season for Atletico Madrid, Filipe Luis often led the way with his never-say-die attitude. He was brilliant going forward as evidenced by his tally of 3 goals and 7 assists for the Colchoneros in the past season.

Luis completed 74 dribbles, more than any other Atletico player and often saved his best for the big games. The Brazilian was Atletico's best defender this past season and his most important period came at the beginning of the season when he had to sort out his back line and lead the side in Diego Godin's absence.

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