Top ten best young defenders in world football.
A look at the ten best young defenders in world football at the moment, with rising stars at big clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool and Real Madrid…
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10) Daniele Rugani (Juventus)
Not yet a regular in the Juventus team, Daniele Rugani has been compared with Italian legend Alessandro Nesta and has attracted strong interest the likes of Arsenal.
9) Joe Gomez (Liverpool)
Hugely impressive since moving to Liverpool this summer, Joe Gomez looks like one of the most promising teenagers in English football, and a fine defender for the future.
8) Jose Gimenez (Atletico Madrid)
Having replaced Miranda as a regular in the Atletico Madrid team, there’s no doubt Jose Gimenez has a very bright future in the game.
7) Jose Luis Gaya (Valencia)
The latest top young talent coming through in Spanish football, Valencia left-back Jose Luis Gaya has been strongly linked with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United in recent times.
6) Hector Bellerin (Arsenal)
An exciting right-back with huge promise, Hector Bellerin burst onto the scene for Arsenal last season and has replaced Mathieu Debuchy as automatic first choice.
5) Luke Shaw (Manchester United)
Yet to show his true talent at Manchester United, there’s no doubt that England left-back Luke Shaw is another of the best young defenders on the planet right now.
4) Kurt Zouma (Chelsea)
All the more impressive this season since getting more games for Chelsea, Kurt Zouma looks another defensive player who could go down as one of the best of his generation.
3) Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
Another huge talent in French football, Raphael Varane has become a key player for Real Madrid in recent times, though he may have to leave for admirers Chelsea and Manchester United if he is to play every game and fulfill his potential.
2) John Stones (Everton)
Certainly one of the best young defenders in Europe, John Stones is one of the best talents in the Premier League and was close to a staggering £40m move to Chelsea in the summer.
1) Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao)
Quite possibly the single best young centre-back in the world, Athletic Bilbao starlet Aymeric Laporte has been linked with Real Madrid, Barcelona and several Premier League clubs after some outstanding displays showing maturity beyond his years.
