7 most valuable defenders in the world right now

Manchester City v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg
Manchester City v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final Second Leg

#4 Marcelo - £63 million

Real Madrid v Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg
Real Madrid v Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg

Real Madrid have had a torrid 2018/19 season and there's nothing that can be done to deny that. Consequently, their head coach Julen Lopetegui has also been given the sack in the wake of Los Blancos' 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Barcelona on Sunday.

But one person who has played his heart out regardless of the results is their left-back Marcelo. Despite being a defender, the Brazilian is an 'attacking-minded' player who can find crucial breakthroughs for his team and provide assists when they are in desperate need of a goal, a quality that has also placed him in the firing line owing to defensive inefficiency.

The 30-year-old has already notched up 3 goals in 10 appearances for Real Madrid this season. His absence in the upcoming matches will definitely be felt.

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