Niklas Süle on his ambition to be the world's best centre-back | OneFootball

Bayern Munich centre-back Niklas Süle has revealed that he aims to beat Virgil van Dijk and become the world’s best centre-back.

Süle has endured a terrible season so far, missing the past six months thanks to an awful knee injury.

That has curtailed his progress at the Bavarian giants following a superb start to life at the Allianz Arena.

But the 24-year-old, having now recovered from surgery, is backing himself to be the best around.

“If people say that I’m among the best in the world, I’ll be happy. That’s my aim,” he told the Bundesliga’s official website.

“Van Dijk joined Liverpool at 27 [sic]… he’s now at the top at just under 30. Centre-backs reach their peak from their mid-20s. You have the necessary experience and calmness, as well as being as your physical peak.

“He wasn’t on everyone’s radar at Southampton, but he was able to step it up a notch at Liverpool.

“I have every chance at Bayern. It’s in my hands whether I become one of the best centre-backs in the world or not.”