Top 10 Defenders in the World 2013/14

#10 Rafael Varane

This young French lad is just 20 years of age. He is a consistent talent for the Los Blancos(Real Madrid) as he has worked his way to a starting lineup this passed year. He is definately one of the best young players out there no doubt.

#9 Jan Vertonghen 

Jan is a fresh face in the game and also in the EPL on a transfer from Ajax last year summer. He is also young and has great talent, he is already at his best in the EPL and there is definately more to come from the young talent.

#8 Neven Subotic 

Has been ranked one of the best for a while now and he is obviously still at the top of his game. This is a defender many players don't want to face but on the other hand would love to play alongside him. Subotic is dominating the beautiful game and is not stopping soon.

#7 Andrea Bazargli

A veteran in the beautiful game and still at the top of his game. He was more consistent in his prime but unnoticed, now he has had a good brace with Juventus for the past 4 years now and is a very contending defender.

#6 Nemanja Vidic and Vincent Kompany

 

Yes,I have two #6. Reason being is these two are no doubt EPL's best centers and they have both accomplished a lot, well maybe. Vidic has accomplished a lot more than Kompany in their prime and of recent but never the less, these two are alike in many ways and therefore they share a spot on my list.

#5 Dante Bonfim

This is "THE" one of the best and I can say it again, as you can see I added cottations there. I personally love this guy and so should you, he is defensively intelligent and can play all positions in the back. He is also a little attack minded also. This player has worked his way into a starting role for both club and country and there is more to come from him.

#4 Giorgio Chiellini 

I intentionally selected the picture above, I love the gesture, basically tells you that he's the best of the best. A veteran still in his prime yet to go off balance knocking his fellow veterans and these young players from side to side, he is a true footballer and still puts on a show for both club and country.

#3.Sergio Ramos

At his young age, he is considered a veteran and a legend at this game in our eyes and he still dominates and is not ready to back down. He can play at all positions at the back and has also played some roles in the midfield when needed. He is a great leader and sacrifices a lot for his team. He is a true footballer.

#2 Phillip Lahm

Has been around for a long time and is still around and still the same Lahm. He has shown great intelligence in the game of football, he also is a good leader, takes risks when needed and has accomplished a lot with club and country with that, he is also captain for both teams. He is one of the only 2 defenders short listed for 2013 Ballon D'Or.

#1 Thiago Silva

He has everything you need in a defender, he is Thiago Silva. Great defender, at his prime right now and is not looking to end that prime soon. He simply is the best defender in the world, great leadership, strength, name it and he has it. He is currently enjoying his football with both club and country and he is also alongside Phillip Lahm as the only 2 defenders short listed for 2013 Ballon D'Or.

Is He Worth It?: Neymar

Is He Worth It?: Neymar

Neymar Jr. has placed his foot in the world of international football. He was signed to Barcelona for 60 million euros. 138 goals in 229 matches seemed like a nice number to the Catalan Giants when they were thinking of signing him to their club. But is he really worth the 60 million euro price tag?

This transfer was without a doubt not one that many people were expecting. I am a huge Barcelona fan and I am glad that Neymar is with my team. I, however, thought that Barcelona could have done something better in the transfer window. Barcelona is full of skillful dribblers and pacy forwards/midfielders, what the club lacks are tall defenders. If you pay close attention, you will notice that Barcelona looses a lot of goals from headers and corners. We are deadly on the ground but no where as deadly in the air, this being said, I honestly thought that they would make different decisions. Even replacing Valdes would let me sleep better at night knowing we have a very good keeper blocking that goal instead of Victor Valdes. 

Neymar has been displaying some very good football with Barcelona and I think he has acclimated very well to the club. He has given a couple of assists and even two goals so far with Barcelona and I see many more to come. I very happy that Neymar is in my team. Most of his transfer fees were paid off by shirt sales alone shortly after his transfer. He is definitely a young shining star and Barcelona will take him to new heights. I can surely say that this year's La Liga will be a very interesting one. 

To watch his full presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CfKWhVPkjA

To watch some skills/dribbling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxYMOgfdU6Q

To watch his first goal with Barcelona: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74klD-O3SZk