Ranking the 10 best defenders in the world: Top 10 centre-backs this season 

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#6 Diego Godin (Atletico Madrid)

Club Atletico de Madrid's Diego Godin
Club Atletico de Madrid's Diego Godin

The veteran centre-back has been a long-term servant for Atletico Madrid. He was bought by Atletico Madrid back in 2010 from Villarreal for a reported fee of €8 million. The Uruguayan has thus far made 378 appearances for the Los Rojiblancos.

The 33-year old won the La Liga title back in 2014 and has played in 2 Champions League in the Atletico Madrid shirt. He has also lifted 2 Europa league titles with the Los Rojiblancos. He is a brick wall at the back and even the most prolific attackers in world football find it difficult to play against the veteran centre-back.

The Uruguayan is dominant in the air and manages to win 2.5 aerial duels per game. Along with defensive assurances, he also has a knack for scoring goals and is a threat during set-pieces for the oppositions. The Atletico Madrid legend might end his 9-year stay in the Spanish Capital as his contract expires in the summer with his heart set on a move to Inter according to reports.

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