Carvalho having half the qualities of Chiellini, por favor.

, He runs circles around him.
De nada. You must be joking, right? JM said he had doubts over the IQ of Carvalho,
when he was an unexperienced 27 year old CB.

Chiellini was the best defender at Euro 2008, replacing none other than the god-like Cannavaro at that point. Perhaps Cannavaro was never close to Carvalho either? I mean he won just a single FIFA World Player, while carvalho doesn't even show at insignificant trophy ceremonies, he has won dozens of them while playing for U18 sides. Now don't make me go over the limit, because Carvalho is truly a good defender, but the only circles he must be running around are the tracks @ the bridge and bernabeu.
Also it would be of interesting, if insignificant for most, fact: who is developing a said player. Carvalho ... and ... Chiellini. Guess in between unskilled teammates and coaches people still think that a great defender will shine? Should we list the endless examples showing that a defender can be at best - as good as the team around him? It is much easier for a forward to demonstrate solo actions and qualities than a defender. Time will tell, but I think Chiello have the chance to become one of the greats and the only one that I consider equal or better is Luiz, but I see him more as the perfect partner rather than a completely better CB.