Ranking the 10 best defenders in Serie A in 2020

#6 Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli)

Kalidou Koulibaly

Despite being the subject of interest from a bevy of clubs around the continent this summer, Kalidou Kouilbaly stayed put at Serie A club Napoli.

The 29-year-old Senegalese centre-back has been a rock at the heart of the Napoli defence since his arrival at the club in the summer of 2014.

#SquawkaScout: Kalidou KoulibalyThe Napoli defender has turned 29 since we made this video, but the reasons why he is one of the most-wanted centre-backs in Europe are the same. 🤑 pic.twitter.com/zPWUQrxwpG

— Squawka Football (@Squawka) June 26, 2020

One of the most sought-after players in world football, Koulibaly has earned high praise from Napoli coach Gennaro Gattuso, who recently said in this regard:

"I hope he remains with us, selfishly speaking, because he gives us so much both in technical terms and as a character."

If the 29-year-old continues his good form, Gattuso may not be able to hold on to one of his most prized assets for too long.

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#5 Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus)

Giorgio Chiellini

Giorgio Chiellini may have played only a handful of Serie A games since the start of last season but the Juventus captain, who has been with the Bianconeri since 2005, is a formidable presence in the heart of defence.

The only player with at least one league appearance in Juventus' nine consecutive Serie A-winning seasons, the 36-year-old Chiellini have lost some of his pace but none of his desire to keep out the best of attackers while defending his team's citadel.

9 - Giorgio #Chiellini is the only #Juventus player with at least one appearance in Serie A in the last nine winning seasons. Captain.#SerieA #JuveSamp #JuveSampdoria pic.twitter.com/UcmkUM1G9p

— OptaPaolo (@OptaPaolo) July 26, 2020

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#4 Alessio Romagnoli (AC Milan)

Alessio Romagnoli

Alessio Romagnoli has impressively led AC Milan from the front this season, with the centre-back's exploits at the heart of the defence helping the Rossoneri to the Serie A summit.

The 25-year-old, who has played over 150 Serie A games for Milan since arriving at the club five years ago, has already scored and assisted a goal in this season's competition.

Alessio Romagnoli: defender, captain, leader! 👏🏼@BancoBPMSpa #SempreMilan pic.twitter.com/tp4DrQkbQC

— AC Milan (@acmilan) April 26, 2020

Despite his penchant to get injured, Romagnoli has worked on his fitness and has become a key player in Milan's surge to the top of the Serie A table this season.

"I hope to play another 200 games with Milan," said Romagnoli in a recent interview.