Ghana international Thomas Partey has been ranked 9th most valuable defensive midfielder in the world.

Partey has been superb for Spanish giants Atletico Madrid since breaking into their first team in 2015.

The 26-year-old has been one of the standout performers in the Spanish LaLiga as well the 2019/20 UEFA Champions League.

His consistent display in the middle of the park for the Rojiblancos has seen him linked with a host of top European sides including Manchester United and Inter Milan.

The former Real Mallorca star has been rated a 9th most valuable defensive midfielder in the world by with 50 million market value by Transfermarkt.