Hello friends, good vibes to all.

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These debates are always good to have because not everyone has the same vision of soccer, we can be watching the same game but the eyes and mentality are totally different. Some time ago I talked about the possible best 9 at present and I came to the conclusion that for me it was Lewandowski; it was a “simple” decision taking into account the current situation of each club. But with center backs I feel that it is not so easy because in a match a defender can be a wall of contention but in the end he can end up losing because of a goal that is not his fault. There are many lists but there are indeed certain names that are repeated, which are the common denominator: Virgil Van Dijk, Rúben Dias, Marquinhos, Antonio Rüdiger, William Saliba, etc.

There is a name that is also repeated a lot but I do not consider it because of the large number of injuries he has had lately and therefore for his lack of activity, I am talking about David Alaba. This Austrian when he was at Bayern was a wall, impassable and with a fast start; he arrived at Madrid and has not been able to shine as expected, a real shame. But let's talk about his partner at the back, Antonio Rudiger. One of the toughest center backs I have ever seen play, a very particular guy on the pitch who likes to intimidate the opponent. Strong in contact, he doesn't play half-heartedly, he is one of those “rough” ones at the start and with a powerful aerial game. I don't know if he will be the best but he is in the top 3 and he has won everything with Real Madrid. And to think that at Chelsea people didn't want him.

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We are going to England and there are several of them. Let's start with Manchester City's Portuguese Ruben Dias. This player is probably one of the most complete in his position, the way he is able to come out with the ball, to cut plays, the attacking vocation that allows him to reach beyond midfield to associate with the midfielders or even with the strikers and well, not to mention his aerial game. He exploits all this to the maximum with Pep's scheme of play at City, which is why he has been awarded player of the year at the club, he was player of the season in the Premier League and the best central defender in the Champions League in the year they won it. It is true that it is precisely that backline that is suffering the most today but that does not imply how good a defender he is.

We change cities and land in Liverpool to talk about what for me is another top 3 player of the moment, the one from the Netherlands, Virgil van Dijk. This player has won everything with Liverpool, from the Premier League to the Champions League. When you watch interviews with strikers and they ask them the usual question about which is the toughest defender they have faced, the vast majority will answer Van Dijk. Unlike Dias, the Dutchman has a great physique that obviously helps him to perform his duties more efficiently. The issue here is that like many others, Van Dijk has been a bit hurt by injuries, his performance is not the same as it was a few years ago but I still think he still has enough level to be considered one of the best.

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I mentioned Marquinhos and Saliba and the truth is that yes, they are splendid players but for me they are half a step below these three. The Brazilian at PSG always stands out a lot, he is the captain of the team and the hierarchy he has is indisputable, he has a mid distance shot and aerial play. On the other hand, there is the Frenchman of Arsenal who at just 23 years old, I think the youngest of this list, already has an important role in Arteta's team. The plus point of this player is exactly that, his age. The physical prowess he has is top and the ability to read the game and the ability to anticipate are always key. I think that in a few years he can easily be the best, as long as he maintains his level. Conclusion: for me Virgil Van Dijk is the best at the moment basically because of the way Liverpool is and his experience on the pitch. Is anyone missing, who is the best for you?...

Well my people that's all for today, I hope you liked it.
¡A hug to all of you, see you next time.