As always, it's impossible to have this conversation without the inevitable mention of Arteta so I'll do the honors this time round.
In terms of active players, Laporte is the first I think of. Was also going to say Dybala, but then realized he was capped a few weeks ago. Gabi is another one.
Thank God.
I highly doubt anyone can name a better player than Laporte.
What about Hector Bellerin?
Not even the best uncapped Spanish fullback...
The competition narrows a lot if you eliminate players who are just too young to have gotten a call up.
How is Laporte not capped?
I think him and Varane should be the starting CBs for France.
Which ones?
Bellerin has probably been the best RB in the EPL this season - although that could be explained with Ivanovic's bizarre drop in form and Zabaleta injured.
I too am curious as to who the best uncapped Spanish fullback is (not doubting its existence, just not super familiar with La Liga). I love Hector Bellerin
Thank God.
I highly doubt anyone can name a better player than Laporte.
What about Hector Bellerin?
Gaya.
Julian Weigl at the moment IMO. Could change.
Which ones?
Bellerin has probably been the best RB in the EPL this season - although that could be explained with Ivanovic's bizarre drop in form and Zabaleta injured.
I too am curious as to who the best uncapped Spanish fullback is (not doubting its existence, just not super familiar with La Liga). I love Hector Bellerin
Wait wait wait Gaya isn't capped?
speaking of midfielders from the ruhr area... I think Weigl and Geis could be an interesting debate. Both will be capped eventually though
I would say at present someone has already been named. Laporte still has a some proving to do.
Bellerin's a better shout actually when you consider who Spain's LB is. Gaya also is a player who has a lot of proving to do. Plenty more than Laporte too.