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Mats Hummels (Bayern Munich) – Centre-back: £40 million

Germany v Norway - FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier — Mats Hummels has been one of Bayern Munich's and Germany's most consistent performers

Another defender who is excellent on and off the ball, Mats Hummels has been Bayern Munich's defensive rock ever since he made the move from Borussia Dortmund in 2016. A powerful presence on the ball, Hummels' reading of the game is next to none and he is highly valued by both Carlo Ancelotti and Joachim Low.

Still 28, the German centre-back has plenty of time on his side. Already one of the best defenders in world football, Hummels' passing, vision, technical skills and his ability to bring the ball out of defence has often led to his teams changing from defence to attack in a blink of an eye.

One of Germany's key players, Hummels will be hoping to keep fit and continue his good form in the 2018 World Cup at Russia.

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