# 3 Benoit Badiashile
The imposing French defender was signed from Monaco this January for a reported fee of £32.5 million. He made his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace, giving a confident performance in central defense.
The young French defender's performance demonstrated what the Blues have been lacking over the first half of the season, having allowed 21 goals so far this campaign, despite having added so many defenders to their ranks.
He has the perfect physicality to thrive in the Premier League and will be a key player for the Blues in the second half of the season.
Edited by Shubham Banerjee