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.
Paolo Maldini became a symbol of club loyalty. He wore the AC Milan jersey in all 25 seasons he spent in professional soccer. He bid farewell to his career as a club legend in 2009 at the age of 41.
Maldini had great leadership qualities. That’s why he was nicknamed “Il Capitano”. More than for his technical achievements, he was singled out for his perfect positional play, his vision and his intuition, which meant he always appeared in the right place at the right time.
That’s why he was nicknamed “Il Capitano”. More than for his technical achievements, he was honored for his perfect positional play, vision and intuition, which always made him appear in the right place at the right time.
Besides his World Cup title, Maldini is also the 2000 European Champion, winning the Italian League seven times and the Champions League five times. He was voted the best footballer of the year in 1994. In 2007, at the age of 39, he was the best defender in the Champions League.
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