Most valuable XI in world football at the moment

Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid) - Right-back: £32 million

One of the few players to have successfully made the transition from the youth team to the first team, Carvajal has slowly made the right back position his own at Los Blancos. Showing tremendous pace and fitness, Carvajal is never shy of going forward and provides Real Madrid with a good outlet on the right side flank while attacking.

One of Zidane’s most trusted players in this squad, Carvajal has time and again shown his worth in crunch situations. With Zidane giving his full-backs the license to send early crosses into the box, Carvajal has shown that he does not lack technical quality and skill and created an incredible 35 goalscoring chances last season.

Still only 25, the Real Madrid right-back will be hoping to continue his good performances and cement his position as one of the best right-backs in world football at the moment.

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