#6 Filipe Luis (Rating 7.55) – Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid side is renowned for its defence and the most consistent defender for this side has been Filipe Luis this season. The left-back has been solid throughout putting in some match winning performances and bombing up and down the flanks tirelessly.
The 31-year-old has not been afraid to get his hands dirty and it is seen from the fact that the Atletico Madrid man has the third highest number of successful tackles in the League this season. Not only has Luis been extremely dependable in defence, his attacking contribution has been top notch this season with the Brazilian having 6 assists to his name.
Luis’ importance to the Rojiblancos can be seen from the fact that he has an incredible 6 man of the match awards and is rated higher than Antoine Griezmann. While the likes of Griezmann, Saul, Carrasco and Koke grab all the headlines, Luis is undoubtedly the soul of Diego Simeone’s warrior Atletico Madrid side.