EPL: Top 5 centre-backs of the 2017-18 season

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The Premier League teams are splashing some serious cash over the defenders

#3 Jan Vertonghen

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The Belgian is a highly rated defender in England

Vertonghen was one of the unknown commodities bought by Andre Villas-Boas at the White Hart Lane. The Belgian joined the London club from Ajax and impressed the fans with his performances.

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Vertonghen, being highly under-rated does not make many headlines but is of the utmost importance to Pochettino. His consistency and leadership have been vital to the Spurs team. The 30-year-old is an exceptional reader of the game.

Pochettino paired Vertonghen with Toby Alderweireld and the duo appeared to be unbreakable. However, with the latter injured, the former has been played in a back-three being equally influential. The Spurs defender has appeared in all the 26 Premier League games played so far this season.

The centre-back's consistency has drawn attention of some clubs over the years. However, Daniel Levy has been reluctant to part ways with the defender.

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