De Ligt- always in the spotlight
Koulibaly - not exactly unknown is he? We seem to be looking at the ones out if our reach or a bit past it.
Are there CBs out there that are just right for developing? Surely there has to be a VVD type playing in Europe/ PL that should be monitored.
I mean, statistically he was through the roof from his first season at Southampton. He's also statistically the highest rated CB this season, but higher at Southampton.
Some people dont like stats, but its a heck of a coincidence that the CB who is always at or around the top each season is also the best CB in the world. It would be far more accurate if everytime they made a mistake it counted against them, but thats not currently considered.
Schar and Otamendi are the other 2 highest rated CBs by stats alone. Nowhere near as good as VVD in his first season in the premier league and also much older than he was.
So no, there isnt another VVD at least the Southampton version, in the premier league
Bednarek would be the highest rated statistically under the age of 27. He's 23 and another Southampton player.
So he's one who might do better at a bigger club, who knows. Still has time on his side anyway but I dont think anyone would think hes going to be as good as VVD.
Next would be Tarkowski and Michael Keane who are both already 26. And Phil Jones at 27.