#7 Cesar Azpilicueta
A list like this will always be incomplete without the inclusion of Cesar Azpilicueta. Despite the fact that he is one of Chelsea’s and the Premier League’s most intelligent and best defenders, he never really gets the credit he deserves.
Like Nacho Fernandez, this is a man that can play anywhere in defence. Spain are blessed to have two players of similar traits. Both of them, however, will probably never be the first-choice players for Spain.
Chelsea fans absolutely adore him because they know his true value. What makes him underrated is that his name rarely comes up when we speak of the best defenders in the world, but his consistency alone makes him a great asset.
Edited by Alan John