Premier League representation, but the English centre-halves just miss out.Manchester United's Harry Maguire fell just short, as did born-again John Stones.
His Manchester City team-mate Aymeric Laporte, in our list last year, can certainly count himself unlucky not to be included.
Some stalwarts do make the cut, perhaps for the last time.Barcelona's Gerard Pique and Real Madrid great Sergio Ramos still have the quality to join the world's up-and-coming defenders.
There's a familiar name at number one, but do you agree with the decision? Make sure you let us know in the comments below.Here's our Top 10 centre-backs on the planet - and why they had to be included.
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