Tactical Ball-Playing Centre-Backs: Multiple Choice

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01Former Chelsea centre-back who combined aggressive defending with confident ball progression and passing; moved to Real Madrid.
02Signed by Manchester City and credited with organizing the defence, he also contributes to City's forward progression with clean passing.
03Left-footed Man City centre-back often used to start attacks with accurate diagonal passes and composure on the ball.
04Barcelona-based centre-back (also plays for France) noted for his composure on the ball, ability to play line-breaking passes, and mobility across the back line.
05Barcelona centre-back known for starting attacks from deep with clean passes, comfortable receiving under pressure, and occasional forward runs.
06PSG centre-back who frequently steps into midfield with the ball and links defence to attack; also a Brazil international.
07Liverpool captain and centre-back famed for long-range passing, carrying the ball forward from defence, and organizing the back line.
08Netherlands centre-back known for carrying the ball out from defence, dribbling into midfield, and playing progressive passes (plays for Bayern Munich).
09Bayern/France centre-back who combines physicality with progressive carries and accurate short distribution to initiate attacks.
10A Manchester City centre-back known for playing out from the back under Pep Guardiola, excellent short passing and involvement in City's buildup.