10) Kalidou Koulibaly (Napoli)
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I can’t think of a better defender in Serie A than this 24-year-old Senegalese centre-back. Defying all critics, he has done a truly remarkable job at Napoli, who boast the second-best defensive record in the league.
Standing like a rock in defense, he has been the no-nonsense defender that Napoli needed to compete with Juventus. They might have lost the war against the Old Lady for the Serie A title, but have earned praises for their effort—and none more than him and Gonzalo Higuain.
With 2.4 tackles, 2.7 interceptions and 3.8 clearances in every game, he made sure that Higuain’s goals didn’t go in vain as Napoli will now play in the Champions League next season thanks to his assured performances.
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