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While Swansea City have worked their way through four different centre backs in five different combinations this season, a man they have loaned out has played every minute of his side's 13 matches so far.

Kyle Bartley has been transformed under the leadership of Garry Monk at Leeds United. The centre-back was very much a bit part player for the Swans last season, making five league appearances and three cup outings.

But Bartley is an integral part of Monk's blossoming Leeds side. Handed the captain's armband after an injury to Liam Bridcutt, Bartley responded on Saturday against Wolves to put in his most commanding performance to date.

The 25-year-old had found his career stalling at the Liberty after just 26 appearances across four seasons, but the move to Elland Road has seen him start to fulfill his potential.

The 1-0 victory over Wolves this weekend saw Leeds fans singing his praises, having formed an almost impregnable partnership with fellow loan star Pontus Jansson. The pair have conceded just six goals in the last nine matches they have played together, as Leeds have lost just two of their last eight matches to move up to 10th in the Championship table.

Former Leeds boss Neil Redfearn pointed to Bartley as being the stand out performer on Saturday.

He said: "For me the stand-out players were Bartley and Jansson. The manager got the system spot on."

Leeds fans were quick to take to social media to exclaim their love for Bartley.

Their praise extended from his leadership to his partnership with Jansson, with the main theme being most fans want to get Bartley signed on a permanent deal.

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Bartley's stats back up the plaudits, as he made 10 clearances and won 10 aerial duels against Wolves. While no Championship player made more than his three defensive blocks this weekend.

Bartley joined Leeds on a season-long loan, but Swans fans may be wishing he could return to the Liberty a little sooner.

Despite Alfie Mawson's impressive debut on Saturday , centre back is an area Swansea have struggled in so far this year - Bartley could provide a long term answer.