20. Thiago Silva – Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil
As skipper for both PSG and the Brazilians, the most expensive defender of all time is now one of the most experienced heads in either starting XI and allows the creative talents to shine.
19. Yaya Toure – Manchester City and Ivory Coast
Since arriving at the Etihad Stadium in 2010 the 30-year-old has continued to build his reputation as one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the world and even has 18 league goals this term.
18. Sergio Busquets – Barcelona and Spain
Perhaps one of the most underrated players in the game as Busquets plays the unselfish role of sitting in front of the back four and breaking up play and distributing it.
17. Arturo Vidal – Juventus and Chile
If Toure is one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the world then Vidal is the best, with the ability to play anywhere through the middle and will be key for the Chilean national team.
16. Thomas Muller – Bayern Munich and Germany
Yet another from the German champions and the national team also, with Joachim Loew’s men expected to be among the favourites to win the World Cup in 2014.
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