#2. Centreback: Rafael Varane
Signed for: €10 million
Current Market value: €80 million
Rafael Varane joined Real Madrid from Lens in 2011 and has further signed a contract extension till 2022. Varane was not a regular in the early stages of his Real Madrid career but his performances have made the managers inclined to select him.
Real Madrid assistant coach Aitor Karanka talked about Varane in the press conference post-El Clásico of the Copa del Rey, saying, "It's obvious that Varane has a good head on his shoulders and will keep improving."
The tall French defender is quite a presence in the box. Composure, work-rate, strength and pace are all attributes that make him a great defender. He played every minute for the French World-Cup winning squad, scoring an important goal in the quarterfinals against Uruguay.