Since the start of the new season, the light of the five major leagues has been almost entirely focused on super shooters such as Mbappe, Haaland, and Kane. However, the players on the defensive line cannot be ignored either. According to WhoScored statistics, the defender with the hottest form in Europe's five major leagues recently, with the highest overall rating in all competitions in the past six games, is Leipzig Red Bull's David Laum.

The most popular defender in the five major European leagues recently, the player with the highest comprehensive rating in all competitions in the past 6 games:

◉ 7.87 —— Laum (Red Bull Leipzig) 🇩🇪

◉ 7.53 —— Timber (Arsenal) 🇳🇱

◉ 7.43 —— Laimer (Bayern) 🇦🇹

◉ 7.41 - Daniel Munoz (Crystal Palace) 🇨🇴

◉ 7.41 - Gabriel (Arsenal) 🇧🇷