The main task of a defenders is of course defending, but some defenders
bring a little extra. They are not only defending very well, they also
build up an attack and even score goals.
So who are the best defenders ever?
1 Franz Beckenbauer
Beckenbauer dominated the defense with his leadership, he was a great
man marker and important player of the West Germany that won the World
Cup in 1974.
In the final of that tournament he had to mark Johan Cruyff and did this
so well Cruyff was never able to play like he had done before at that
tournament.
"Der Kaiser" introduced a new style of play as an attacking sweeper,
scoring 60 goals in 427 appearances for Bayern Munich.
2
Bobby Moore was captain of the English team that won the World Cup in
1966. He was also voted best player of the tournament.
Pelé considers him as the greatest defender he ever played against.
Moore was chosen as one of the two centre-backs in the World Team of the
20th Century, along with Beckenbauer.
Bobby Moore
Bobby Moore was captain of the English team that won the World Cup in
1966. He was also voted best player of the tournament.
Pelé considers him as the greatest defender he ever played against.
Moore was chosen as one of the two centre-backs in the World Team of the
20th Century, along with Beckenbauer.
3
Carlos Alberto will always be remembered for scoring one of the
greatest goals at a World Cup. He scored the fourth goal against Italy
in the World Cup final of 1970 after the Brazilian team showed their
amazing skill in football. He was chosen as fullback in the World Team
of the 20th Century.
Carlos Alberto Torres
Carlos Alberto will always be remembered for scoring one of the
greatest goals at a World Cup. He scored the fourth goal against Italy
in the World Cup final of 1970 after the Brazilian team showed their
amazing skill in football. He was chosen as fullback in the World Team
of the 20th Century.
4
Nílton Santos was on of the first attacking fullbacks in the history of
football. The Brazilian won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962 where he
played with player like Pelé and Garrincha. Nílton Santos was chosen as
fullback in the World Team of the 20th Century.
Nílton Santos
Nílton Santos was on of the first attacking fullbacks in the history of
football. The Brazilian won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962 where he
played with player like Pelé and Garrincha. Nílton Santos was chosen as
fullback in the World Team of the 20th Century.
5
Maldini played 25 years for Milan in which he won the European Cup five
times and played eight finals.
It's an incredible achievement to play such a long time at the highest
level and that is why Maldini surely belongs in this top 10.
Paolo Maldini
Maldini played 25 years for Milan in which he won the European Cup five
times and played eight finals.
It's an incredible achievement to play such a long time at the highest
level and that is why Maldini surely belongs in this top 10.
6
Roberto Carlos won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002. The attacking
fullback had a great shot, but his real trademark was his free kick. He
was able to kick a ball
with such an effect and power that goalkeepers would always fail for it.
Roberto Carlos
Roberto Carlos won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002. The attacking
fullback had a great shot, but his real trademark was his free kick. He
was able to kick a ball
with such an effect and power that goalkeepers would always fail for it.
7
Like he's namesake Nílton Santos, Djalma Santos was also a great also
great Brazilian defender. He is in three World Cup All-star teams(1954,
1958, 1962), winning the World Cup in 1958 and 1962.
Djalma Santos
Like he's namesake Nílton Santos, Djalma Santos was also a great also
great Brazilian defender. He is in three World Cup All-star teams(1954,
1958, 1962), winning the World Cup in 1958 and 1962.
8
Cannavaro played 136 games for Italy, where he won the World Cup with in 2006 and became runner-up for the golden ball.
He also became FIFA World Player of the Year 2006
Fabio Cannavaro
Cannavaro played 136 games for Italy, where he won the World Cup with in 2006 and became runner-up for the golden ball.
He also became FIFA World Player of the Year 2006
9
Baresi played his whole career at AC Milan and won the European Cup
thrice. He won the Serie A six times with Milan. He was elected Italian
and AC Milan player of the 20th century.
Franco Baresi
Baresi played his whole career at AC Milan and won the European Cup
thrice. He won the Serie A six times with Milan. He was elected Italian
and AC Milan player of the 20th century.
10
Facchetti also played for one club in his career, but unlike Baresi he
played for Inter Milan. He was as important in the attack as in the
defense.
He had a great dribbling ability and excellent tackling skills.
Giacinto Facchetti
Facchetti also played for one club in his career, but unlike Baresi he
played for Inter Milan. He was as important in the attack as in the
defense.
He had a great dribbling ability and excellent tackling skills.
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