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#2 Virgil Van Dijk (Liverpool FC)
The former Southampton player has outclassed every defender this season, not only in the Premier League but all across the globe. Van Dijk is the best in business and has improved tremendously under Jurgen Klopp, making him arguably the best defender in the world currently.
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Liverpool have conceded the least goals (17) in the Premier League this season thanks to Van Dijk's extraordinary performances for the red shirt. They are only a point behind Manchester City on the table, with a goal difference of 51.
Liverpool's back four find it pretty easy to keep clean sheets, to be honest. Van Dijk's incredible aerial ability, his pace and perfectly timed tackles along with Matip are few of the reasons why Klopp has had such a good run this season.
Liverpool paid a whopping £75 million for Van Dijk's services and he seems to be worth every penny Liverpool have spent on him till date. Liverpool lacked a quality defender last season, and they have brought in the epitome of world class defending to Anfield this season.
