Overall List of Greatest Defenders of all time: He was also a part of the 1998 World Cup-winning team. He made record 615 appearances for Inter Milan, and as a foreign player for Serie A., Lilian Thuram ended his career a most capped player for French National Team with 142. Inter Milan legend Javier Zanetti ended his career as one of the best right full-backs of football history. Another Milan legend Alessandro Nesta makes this list, he was part of Italy who won the 2006 World Cup. Current Barcelona defender Gerrard Pique is still in his prime and is expected to end in the legendary category in near future.įormer Manchester United leader Rio Ferdinand played in three World Cup campaigns for England, was one of the best English centre-back. Ramos is one step ahead of following quality defenders.Īnother AC Milan player on this list, Marcel Desailly was a part of the France team which won the 1998 World Cup. Sergio Ramos ranked with Quality defenders: He also captained Red Devils and later joined Inter Milan, where he retired. Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic was the best defender in the English Premier League during his 8-year spell. Later captained England but had less success with Three Lions. He was a crucial part of Spain’s dominance in Europe last decade.Ĭhelsea legend John Terry also dominates English football with his leadership qualities for the Blues. Carlos Puyol ended his glorious career with Barcelona as one of the greatest leaders as a defender. Laurent Blanc who ended his career at Manchester United, after winning the 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euro with France. He will be ending his career as one of the greatest right-back and the most decorated footballer with 41 trophies. Dani Alves, still playing for the Brazilian National team and Sao Paulo, at the age of 37. Germany legend Paul Breitner is famous for scoring in two World Cup finals, very few to achieve this feat. Real Madrid captain is slightly ahead of the following legendary defenders, who dominated their era. Sergio Ramos ranked with Era-defining defenders: He captained his side with World Class defence, which saw five clean sheets, and only 2 goals conceded. Italian great Fabio Cannavaro played a legendary role in the 2006 World Cup for Italy. He was well known for his free-kick abilities and attacking minded display down the left. Ramos’s partner at Real Madrid, Roberto Carlos ended his legendary career as one of the best left-back in history. That goal also stands out as one of the best goals of the FIFA World Cup history. He also scored 175 career goals, which is a remarkable and unrealistic milestone for any defender.īrazilian full-back Carlos Alberto will be remembered forever by any Brazilian for captaining and scoring in the World Cup final of 1970. Daniel Passarella gained legendary status with Argentina, as a captain to win the 1978 World Cup. AS Roma legend ended his trophy-laden season with AC Milan in 2008. Greatest right-back Cafu still holds the record for most appearances for the Brazilian National team, 142. Spanish World Cup-winning captain makes this list but five defenders are ahead of him in this criteria.

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