The 10 most expensive defenders in history

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The 10 most expensive defenders in history?

 10. Lilian Thuram (41.5m euros)


Parma to Juventus (2001/02) 

 9. Leonardo Bonucci (42m euros)


Juventus to Milan (2017/18)

 8. Thiago Silva (42m euros)


Milan to PSG (2012/13)

 7. Nicolas Otamendi (44.6m euros) 


Valencia to Manchester City (2015/16)

 6. Rio Ferdinand (46m euros)


Leeds United to Manchester United (2002/03) 

 5. David Luiz (49.5m euros) 


Chelsea to PSG (2014/15) 

 4. John Stones (56m euros) 


Everton to Manchester City (2016/17)

 3. Benjamin Mendy (57m euros) 


Monaco to Manchester City (2017/18) 

 2. Kyle Walker (60m euros) 


Tottenham to Manchester City (2017/18)

 1. Virgil Van Dijk (85m euros) 


Southampton to Liverpool (2017/18)

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