Top 5 most valuable centre-backs in the world right now

#3 Kalidou Koulibaly (60 Million Euros)

Kalidou has not only been a great defender for Napoli but has also contributed in attack by scoring goals and creating chances.

The 27-year-old Senegal centre-back is a rather lesser known name in comparison to the other players on the list. After having a fantastic season with Napoli that helped them finish 2nd in the league behind Juventus, Koulibaly has seen a big rise in his market value.

He is on the wishlist of many big clubs in Europe and could be on his way out soon. The 195 meters tall defender has no significant weaknesses in his game.

Stats: In a total of 32 matches, Koulibaly has maintained a pass accuracy of 91%. He has been involved in 5 defensive actions per game having made 2 defensive errors over the entire season. He has excellent attacking statistics for a centre-back having scored 5 goals and created 8 chances for his team.