#6 Marquinhos - €1.1 million
Marquinhos is one of those unsung heroes; never in the limelight but always in the thick of the things. This season, the 23-year-old has proved to be one of the important reasons for PSG's obdurate backline, while his unwavering partnership with Thiago Silva makes them one of the best centre-back pairing in Europe.
Marquinhos is also an active contributor in the attack as his hand in five goals would suggest, while he is also one of the best distributors of the ball in Europe with a 94% accuracy, the second best in Ligue 1 among the defenders.
A great reader of the game with an uncanny knack for impeccable positioning, the Brazilian brought the fans an extra reason to cheer by committing himself to the club until 2022 in July last year, staving off interests from Manchester United and Juventus.