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#1 Raphaël Varane - £72 million
Raphaël Varane is an absolute Rolls-Royce of a defender. Presently the most valuable defender, his market value has experienced a significant increase following his exploits in the World Cup 2018 that inspired the France national team to their second title. In tandem with Samuel Umtiti, Varane was a brick wall in the team's defence.
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With Varane only 25 years old and at the peak of his powers, Real Madrid might find it hard to hold on to their star player in the years to come. The Frenchman has already won 16 titles at such a tender age.
At Real Madrid, he is the perfect foil for Sergio Ramos and his absence is intensely felt whenever unavailable. The former Lens star has got a beady eye for interceptions and tackles. He even boasts the ability to outpace some of the fastest footballers in the town, including Aubameyang.
