Paris St. Germain vs Borussia Dortmund combined XI

Paris St. Germain vs Borussia Dortmund combined XI: Haaland, Sancho, Mbappe lead star-studded attack

By Tushar Bahl | Feb 17, 2020

Dortmund's Norwegian forward Erling Braut Haaland celebrate scoring the 4-1 goal with Dortmund's English midfielder Jadon Sancho during the German first division Bundesliga football match Borussia Dortmund v FC Cologne in Dortmund, on January 24, 2020. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP) / DFL REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND/OR QUASI-VIDEO (Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty Images) /

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Dan-Axel Zagadou has been Borussia Dortmund’s most consistent defender since breaking into the team late last year (Photo by Max Maiwald/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /

Centre Backs: Marquinhos and Dan Axel Zagadou

Marquinhos has developed into one of PSG’s most important players since joining the club in 2013. He is a consistent performer who is strong with the ball at his feet and is a real leader for his team. With Thiago Silva nearing the end of his PSG career, Marquinhos has picked up the mantle from his fellow Brazilian. He is physically strong and is excellent at anticipating danger.

Dan Axel Zagadou just gets the nod over teammate Mats Hummels thanks to his consistent and confident performances in the heart of Borussia Dortmund’s defence. He is cool and calm under pressure, and makes it look so easy whenever he gets on the ball.

The former PSG man has great technical ability, strength, pace and quick decision making ability, all the ingredients you need in a top quality centre back.

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