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#2 Nicolas Otamendi (Argentina)
After an excellent record-breaking season for EPL side Manchester City where Nicolas Otamendi was a persistent face at the back for the team in every competition, all eyes will be on him to reproduce his form for World Cup favorites Argentina as he looks to lead an otherwise inferior defensive unit.
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Having set a new premier league record with the most number of passes completed in a single campaign, Otamendi is known for his ruthless challenges and calming possession to build up the play from the back when needed.
Argentina boast of a number of attacking options to choose from with some of the very best in the business competing for the starting roles. As their star players look to score the goals, Otamendi will have to guide the Argentine defenders to stop the opposition from converting at any cost as they look to go one step ahead following a runners-up finish in the 2014 World Cup edition.
