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#6 Kalidou Koulibaly
The 27-year-old Senegalese international has been one of the best defenders in European football for quite some time.
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Playing for Napoli in Serie A, Koulibaly averages more than two tackles per game throughout his professional career. A physically strong defender with great aerial abilities, Koulibaly is also a good passer with an accuracy of almost 89% this season. He is under the radar of top European clubs and could make his move this summer.
#5 Marquinhos
A key player in Tuchel's PSG squad, Marquinhos is becoming one of the elite centre-backs in European football. He is unusually quick for a defender and also possesses exceptional technical skills.
A complete defender, Marquinhos is known for his passing abilities, composure, and anticipation. The Brazilian international averages 2.1 tackles and 1.4 interceptions per game in Ligue 1 this season. He has also chipped in with 4 goals and an assist this campaign.
