Who is the best defender in France national team history?

From the resolute Laurent Blanc to the marauding Lilian Thuram, French defenders have been world-class across generations. Who is the greatest defender in Les Bleus' history?

1. 1
   Raphaël Varane

   Real Madrid's world-class center back and key figure in France's 2018 World Cup victory.
2. 2
   Bixente Lizarazu

   Athletic left back and crucial member of France's 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 double-winning squad.
3. 3
   Marius Trésor

   Guadeloupe-born center back who starred for France at the 1982 World Cup and was one of the best of his era.
4. 4
   William Gallas

   Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham center back who earned over 70 caps for France between 2002 and 2010.
5. 5
   Éric Abidal

   Barcelona's left back who overcame a liver transplant to continue playing, winning 67 caps for France.
6. 6
   Maxime Bossis

   Influential right back and midfielder who was a key figure in France's golden generation of the 1980s.
7. 7
   Benjamin Pavard

   Scored a stunning volley in the 2018 World Cup and became a reliable right back for France.
8. 8
   Dayot Upamecano

   Bayern Munich's powerful center back who has established himself as a cornerstone of France's current defense.