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13. Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina)

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City boss Pep Guardiola described Argentine Otamendi as 'Superman' last winter - and not just because of his meticulously gelled hairdo.

The Argentine defender struggled for consistency during his first two seasons in the north-west, but has been totally rock-steady throughout the Catalan's second year in charge, having completed more passes than any other Premier League player and chipping in five goals in the process.

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