Top Fantasy Picks: Defenders

Now it is tame to have a look at the Defenders. Here is the list of the top performing defenders from the Group Stage:

Two Sevilla Defenders are on top of the charts, with Sergio Escudero (6.0) being the topscorer with 37 points. The left wing-back scored once and had 5 clean-sheets. Mariano (6.0) has 2 assists from the other side of the 5 man back line. Leonardo Bonucci (6.1) and Dani Alves (6.1) of Juventus are the next two on the top scoring charts and have a favorable fixture in the Last 16 against Porto. Porto's Alex Telles (4.8) completes the Top 5 with 2 assists and 3 clean-sheets.

The teams with the biggest potential for keeping clean-sheets in the Last 16 are Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Sevilla, Real Madrid and Manchester City.

Top 10 Defender Picks for the Last 16
1. Diego Godin (6.0)

Diego Godin (Photo: sempreinter.com)

Diego Godin just mad the top 10 among the top Fantasy UCL Defenders, however we believe Atletico will be very strong in defence again when the knockout stages begin. He is the core of Atleti's defence and will be the key for keeping clean-sheets. Furthermore, he has proved many times he is capable of scoring when it matters the most and he will be a big weapon for last years finalists on set-pieces.

2. Alex Sandro (5.4)
The ex-Porto star was in the shadow of Dani Alves and Leo Bonucci in the Group stage, but we are tipping him to prove himself in the matchup with his old club. He is very offensive, so he could easily get a couple of assists or even a goal.

Alex Sandro (Photo: 101greatgoals.com)

3. Mariano (6.0)
Sicnce Sergio Escudero is currently still injured, Mariano is our top defensive pick from Sevilla. He plays very high up the pitch and could continue his great form from the Group Stage.

Mariano (Photo: futbol.as.com)

4. Sergio Ramos (6.2)
5. Filipe Luis (6.1)
6. Adil Rami (6.0)
7. Marcelo (6.4)
8. David Alaba (6.5)
9. Aleksandar Kolarov (5.2)
10. Jordi Alba (6.3)

Best budget option: Nicolas Pareja (4.6)

Nico Pareja (Photo: eonsports.com)