The biggest stars in soccer history are usually strikers or midfielders. However, many defenders have also shined throughout the sport’s history. Defensive players ran around the pitch at all times and often outshone the offensive-minded players.
This time, just as the title of this article suggests, what we have is a selection of the best soccer defenders of all time. So in the following, we will introduce some 10 best and great defenders in the history of soccer. If you have any alternative selections, objections or arguments for and against, write in the comments section below.
One of the best goalkeepers of the last decades, Nesta spent his best years at Lazio Roma and AC Milan, where he had a total of nineteen seasons (9 at Roma and 10 at Milan). Alessandro Nesta has never scored a goal. He played over 600 matches during his professional career and scored only 18 goals. His strong point was his impeccable defensive work. He helped Italy win the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and his record also includes three Italian titles, one Cup Winners’ Cup victory and two Champions League titles.