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#7 Filipe Luis (Rating 7.49) - Atletico Madrid
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Luis has been rock solid for Atletico Madrid this season
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid side is renowned for its defence and the most consistent defender for this side has been Filipe Luis this season. The left-back has been solid throughout putting in some match-winning performances and bombing up and down the flanks tirelessly.
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The 32-year-old has not been afraid to get his hands dirty and it is seen by the fact that the Brazilian has won an incredible 45 tackles in the 17 games he has played so far. Not only has Luis been extremely dependable in defence this season, his attacking contribution has also been top notch with the left-back having created 17 chances in 17 games.
While the likes of Griezmann, Saul, Diego Costa and Koke often grab all the headlines, Luis is undoubtedly the soul of Diego Simeone’s warrior Atletico Madrid side.
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