CB) Thiago Silva (Brazil)
Brazil captain Thiago Silva has matured into one of the world’s finest defenders since a big-money move to Paris Saint Germain from Serie A, meaning that there will be no repeat of the 2010 tournament when he failed to make an appearance.
Silva is the complete modern centre-back who is strong in the air and in the tackle, has the pace to play a high defensive line and is also comfortable enough on the ball to help Luiz Felipe Scolari’s side to retain possession of the ball.
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