Sportskeeda's list of 10 most expensive defenders of all time

#6 - Thiago Silva to Paris Saint-Germain (£35.7 Million)

Thiago Silva is a rare breed in modern day football

Thiago Silva is widely considered as one of, if not the greatest, defender of his generation. Some critics and peers have even gone as far as calling the centre-back one of the best defenders in football history, comparing him to the likes of Franco Baresi.

It’s not just his individual talents that Silva is often lauded for, but also his strong leadership skills. The £35.7 million investment that PSG made in Silva in 2012 has been justified by the fact that they have lifted the Ligue 1 trophy in every season since the Brazilian’s arrival.