Ranking the 5 best center-backs in World Football

#2 Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk is arguably the finest center-back in the Premier League right now

After moving from Southampton just over a year ago, van Dijk has been a revelation at the heart of the Liverpool defense. He has almost single-handedly turned the unit into one of the best defenses in world football.

Despite a ton of injuries at the back this season, Virgil’s presence has ensured The Reds remain at the top. He is one of the more physically imposing defenders in the world, standing an impressive 1.93m tall.

Just like Varane, he also possesses elite athleticism for the position. In addition to his physical presence and strong heading ability, he has the recovery speed necessary to make quality last ditch tackles.

At just 27 years of age, van Dijk appears to have a lot left in the tank for both Liverpool and the Netherlands. If he can start piling up the domestic and international trophies, he could well claim the top spot on this list.