Football is a sport that is uniting the world together, in the game every player has their duty on the pitch. We will like to know the duty of defenders on the pitch, they are the ones that do the dirty and risky work on the pitch.
Defenders include both center-backs and full-backs, they are responsible for tackling the opponents, overpowering them in the air, protecting their net whit their lives by blocking the shots whit their bodies, balancing the pressure of the game, and calculating their opponent's next moves.
Having a solid defensive line is what every team is looking up to achieve because if a team has reliable and trustworthy defenders they are close to success. Every successful win in the history of football has always been the work of good defense.
Whenever a team is winning always not only the strikers and midfielders that are doing the work but also the defenders because when strikers lose the ball and the midfielders failed to recover the ball their last hope is on the defenders.
The defender is the foundation of the game, the best defenders in the history of football have been great leaders. However, these 30 defenders have proven to the world that they deserved to be the best.
(30). RAFAEL MARQUEZ ( MEXICO )
Rafael Marquez is Mexico's defender and one of the best players that the country has produced, He has played well for both his and Barcelona on many occasions.
Clubs played :
Atlas U-20
Atlas
Monaco
Barcelona
New York RB
leóo
Hellas Verona
(29). MARCEL DESAILLY ( FRANCE )
Marcel Desailly is highly considered one of the best defenders during his era, well known for his good leadership and how to organize his team's defensive line. Desaillly is best remembered for his best moment in Chelsea, he took over as captain and lead the team to many tournaments.
He also won the FIFA world cup in 1998 whit his national team.
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(28). GIUSEPPE BERGOMI ( ITALY )
Giuseppe Bergomi is one of the greatest Italian defenders and is well known for his superb tackling and great balance, whit the national team he won in the 1982 FIFA world cup.
Clubs played :
(27). LILIAN THURAM ( FRANCE )
Lilian Thuram is regarded as one of the best defenders, a reliable defender that can play to make sure his team wins, so strong, and has good positioning.
He scored his first goal for France in a match against Croatia during the FIFA world cup in 1998 and won it with his national team.
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(26). ALESSANDRO COSTACURTA (ITALY)
Alessandro Costacurta is one of the greatest defenders and is well known for his high defensive intelligence, good tackling, and his offside traps.
He participated in the 1998 FIFA World which was won by his national team and he made 59 appearances for Italy and scored 2 goals.
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(25). ASHLEY COLE ( ENGLAND )
Ashley Cole is highly regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, he loves to attack, so energetic, is a good header, and can tackle excellently.
He is among the best premier defenders, Cristiano Ronaldo said that Ashley Cole is one of the toughest defenders he has faced.
Clubs played :
Arsenal Res.
Arsenal
Crystal Palace
Chelsea
AS Roma
Los Angeles
Derby
(24). VINCENT KOMPANY ( BELGIUM )
Vincent Kompany is one of the defenders, well-known for his good positioning on the pitch, passing ability, and teamwork. He has also capped Man City on many occasions and won many trophies.
Clubs played :
Anderlecht youth
Anderlecht U-17
Anderlecht U-21
RSC Anderlecht
Hamburger SV
Man City
(23). JAVIER ZANETTI ( ARGENTINA )
Javier Zanetti is considered one of the best defenders of his era, a good and complete defender. He has defensive skills, so strong, he can organize his defense line and is always ready for any action from his opponent.
Clubs played :
Talleres RE U-20
Talleres RE
Banfield
Inter
(22). JAAP STAM ( NETHERLANDS )
Jaap Stam is a world-class defender, he can read the game and know which position is weak, very fast, so strong, he doesn't lose the ball anyhow and rarely misses a sprint and tackle. He also won the UEFA'S Defender of the Year award in both 1999 and 2000.
Clubs played :
Dos Kampen U-19
Dos Kampen
FC Zwolle
Cambuur L
Willem II
PSV Eindhoven
Man Utd
Lazio
Ac Milan
Ajax
(21). DANI ALVES ( BRAZIL )
Dani Alves is one of the greatest defenders of all time, very good at defending. Well-known for his excellent positioning, he can tackle and mark very well and has an amazing passing ability, is composed on the ball, and has teamwork. He is one of the most decorated players, with over 42 trophies in his football career. But he never won the FIFA world cup.
Clubs played :
EC Bahia U-20
EC Bahia
Sevilla FC
Barcelona
Juventus
Paris Saint Germain
São Paulo
UNAM Pumas
(20). GERRARD PIQUE ( SPAIN )
Gerrard Pique is widely considered one of the best defenders, he can defend with great precision, is a good header, has a passing ability, and can attack excellently.
He has won many trophies whit Barcelona and also won the FIFA world cup together with his national team.
Clubs played :
Barça Youth
Barça U-16
Barça U-19
Man Utd
Real Zaragoza
Barcelona
(19). THIAGO SILVA ( BRAZIL )
Thiago Silva is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders, well known for his great leadership, passing ability, so energetic, can read-the-game, good header, teamwork, and rarely misses a sprint and tackle. He has won over 32 trophies.
Clubs played :
Fluminense U-20
RS Futebol
Juventude
FC Porto
Dinamo Moscow
Fluminense
AC Milan
Paris Saint Germain
Chelsea ( present )
(18). RONALD KOEMAN (NETHERLANDS)
Ronald Koeman Is one of the best defenders, he was so much more than a defender, well known for his goal-scoring, positioning, speed, and strength. He is one Of the scoring defenders, scoring over 200 goals, and has also won the golden boot.
Clubs played :
GRC U-19
FC Groningen U-21
FC Groningen
Ajax
PSV Eindhoven
Barcelona
Feyenoord
(17). MATTHIAS SAMMER ( GERMANY )
Matthias Sammer is one of the greatest defenders of all time and is well known for his ability to clear the ball, good positioning, great leadership, and tactical awareness. He won the Footballer of the Year ( Germany ) in both 1995 and 1996 and also the European Footballer of the Year in 1996. He won the Ballon d'Or Award in the year 1996.
Clubs played :
D. Dresden U-19
Dynamo Dresden
VFB Stuttgart
Inter
Bor. Dortmund
(16). DJALMA SANTOS ( BRAZIL )
Djalma Santos is regarded as one of the greatest defenders, well-known for his defensive skills, good positioning on the pitch, sacrificing himself for his team, and leadership. He has played in 4 World Cups, winning two in 1958 and 1962.
Clubs played :
Portuguesa
Palmeiras
Atlético - PR
(15). RUUD KROL ( NETHERLANDS )
Ruud Krol is a good defender, he can play anywhere both in midfield as a defensive midfielder and as a left-back. Well-known for his flexibility, and passing ability, is composed on the ball and has good positioning. He capped his national team over 80 times.
Clubs played :
Rood with A
Ajax U-21
Ajax
Whitecaps
Napoli
Cannes
(14). JOHN TERRY ( ENGLAND )
John Terry is widely considered one of the greatest defenders, and one of the best center-back, excellent positioning, and passing ability, so strong, composed of the ball, and has great leadership.
He made over 500 appearances for Chelsea and is also Chelsea's all-time highest-scoring defender, scoring over 38 goals and also among the highest-scoring defenders in Premiership history, he is Chelsea's most decorated captain.
Clubs played :
West Ham Youth
Chelsea U-18
Chelsea
Nottm Forest
Aston Villa
(13). NEMANJA VIDIC ( SERBIA )
Nemanja Vidic is one of the best defenders in the history of the premier league, he is physically fit, can organize the defense line very well, is a good header, and has a passing ability. He is best remembered when he was playing for Man Utd.
Clubs played :
Red Star U-19
Red Star
Spartak
Spartak Moscow
Man Utd
Inter
(12). CARLES PUYOL ( SPAIN )
Carles Puyol is one of the greatest defenders of all time, he is a great defender, was never afraid to commit a tackle, has excellent positioning, is so strong, is composed of the ball, and has great leadership. He has capped Spain's national team over 98 times and also won the FIFA world cup 2010 with his national team.
Clubs played :
Barça U-19
Barcelona C
Barcelona B
Barcelona
(11). ALESSANDRO NESTA ( ITALY )
Alessandro Nesta is widely considered one of the best defenders of all time, a world-class defender, who hardly misses a tackle and sprint, has good positioning On the pitch, and can balance the pressure of the game. He is among the Italian greatest defenders and has capped AC Milan over 300 times, and also won the FIFA world cup 2006 with his national team.
Clubs plated :
Lazio Youth
Lazio U-17
Lazio U-18
Lazio U-19
Lazio
AC Milan
Montreal
Chennaiyin FC
(10). FABIO CANNAVARO ( ITALY )
Fabio Cannavaro is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders, one of the best defenders that Italian have produced, good at heading, can tackle and win the ball from his opponents, knows where to position on the pitch, has tactical awareness, teamwork, and great leadership. He capped his national team at the FIFA World Cup which they won and also won the Ballon d'Or Award.
Clubs played :
Napoli U-19
Napoli
Ac Parma
Inter
Juventus
Real Madrid
Al-Ahli ( UAE )
Bengal Tuskers
(9). SERGIO RAMOS ( SPAIN )
Sergio Ramos is widely considered one of the best defenders of all time, well-known for his amazing defensive techniques, tactical awareness on the pitch, no-nonsense defender, composed on the ball, most aggressive when playing on the pitch, and great leadership.
He has been named La Liga's best defender over 4 times and also won the FIFA world cup 2010 with his national team.
Clubs played :
Sevilla Fc U-19
Sevilla B
Sevilla FC
Real Madrid
Paris Saint Germain ( present )
(8). PHILLIP LAHM ( GERMANY )
Phillip Lahm is a world-class defender, very good at tackling and macking, a good crosser, and has strength, he can read the game correctly and knows what to do to calm the pressure down and retain possession, tactical awareness, composed of the ball, and his great leadership.
He won over 20 trophies at Bayern Munich and also capped Germany's national team on many occasions, he added the FIFA World Cup winner's medal to his collection in 2014.
Clubs played :
F T M Gern Youth
B. München Youth
FC Bayern U-17
FC Bayern U-19
FC Bayern II
Bayern Munich
VFB Stuttgart
(7). CAFU ( BRAZIL )
Cafu is regarded as one of the greatest right-backs of all time, well-known for his tireless over-lapping runs, energetic attacking runs along the right flank, positioning, and speed.
He had appeared in 3 FIFA World Cup finals, winning in 1994 and 2002 with his national team.
Clubs played :
São Paulo U-17
São Paulo
Real Zaragoza
Juventude
Palmeiras
As Roma
Ac Milan
Garforth Town
(6). ROBERTO CARLOS ( BRAZIL )
Roberto Carlos is a world-class defender, well-known for his goals scoring techniques, powerful strikes, and passing ability, so strong, and composed on the ball.
He was a talented football player, he used to provide assists for his fellow teammates when playing on the pitch. He also won the FIFA World Cup with his national team.
Clubs played :
União São João
Atlético - MG
Palmeiras
Inter
Real Madrid
Fenerbahce
Corinthians
Andhi
Delhi Dynamos
(5). GAETANO SCIREA ( ITALY )
Gaetano Scirea is considered one of the greatest defenders, well-known for his great defense skills, anticipation, tactical awareness, positioning, and strength.
A good defender that played over 678 matches In his football career without receiving a red card, he also won the FIFA World Cup in 1982 with his national team.
Clubs played :
Atalanta U-19
Atalanta
Juventus
(4). FRANCO BARESI ( ITALY )
Franco Baresi is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders, well-known for his jumping ability, tactical awareness, great tackling and macking ability, and strength.
He is one of the best defenders that AC Milan has produced, he also won the FIFA World Cup in 1982 together with his national team.
Clubs played :
Milan U-19
Milan
(3). BOBBY MOORE ( ENGLAND )
Bobby Moore is a world-class defender, a talented player that can organize the defense line excellently, and a great leader on the pitch, composed on the ball, has the passing ability, can read the game, and has tactical awareness, and teamwork.
He Captained England at FIFA World Cup in 1966 which they won and he is one of West Ham's football legends.
Clubs played :
West Ham U-18
West Ham
Fulham
San Antonio
Herning Fremad
Seattle Sounders
(2). FRANZ BECKENBAUER (GERMANY)
Franz Beckenbauer is a world-class defender, he was among the most feared defenders during his era, and one of the best sweepers, and his presence on the pitch gives his teammates and fans hope tactical awareness, passing ability, excellent positioning, great strength.
He won the Balloon d'Or award in 1972 and won the FIFA World Cup in 1974. He also coached the world cup winners in 1990.
Clubs played :
FC Bayern U-19
Bayern Munich
NY Cosmos
Hamburger SV
(1). PAOLO MALDINI ( ITALY )
Paolo Maldini is a world-class defender, one of the toughest defenders in football history, he was a complete defender, so energetic, with excellent defense skills, passing ability, composed on the ball, with the best tackling ability, a good header, has the aerial ability, tactical awareness, technical ability, and great leadership.
He has won over 25 trophies, he is the greatest defender of all time without a doubt, but he never had the opportunity to win the Ballon d'Or award in his football career.
Clubs played :
Milan U-19
Milan
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