La Liga: The most valuable backline of the 2018/19 season

Varane, signed at €10 million in 2011, is currently valued at €80 million.
Varane, signed at €10 million in 2011, is currently valued at €80 million.

#2. Centreback: Rafael Varane

Raphael Varane plays for Real Madrid and France.
Raphael Varane plays for Real Madrid and France.

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.

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