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Trent Alexander-Arnold rated best defensive star in Champions League – study
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE defenders and goalkeepers have been ranked and rated by a new study – with a shock leader.
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Liverpool ace Trent Alexander-Arnold is the highest-rated defensive player – including goalkeepers – in the Champions League this season according to new research.
BetStars have conducted a study into the top-performing defenders and keepers throughout the 2017/18 European campaign so far.
The algorithm to determine the in-form stars has looked into a player's individual displays, their team's performance in that area, home advantage and strength of opposition.
Alexander-Arnold isn't the only Premier League ace to be included in the list with Manchester United and Manchester City also both included.
Take a look through the gallery to reveal the best defensive stars in defence or between the posts in the Champions League this season.