From Paolo Maldini to Javier Zanetti, the 20 best defenders - past and present - in world football have been ranked in order.

The Top 10 Defenders in World Football Andres Ehrli Jun 7, 2018 If it's true that defense wins championships, these 50 players are certainly the most important players in the world right now.

10 Best Defenders in Football History. Story by Donal Long • 1mo. Defensive heroes are the unsung champions of football, ...

Picking the 20 best defenders in world football is far from an easy task, with opinions ranging wildly depending on personal preference. Across different leagues and different playing styles, the ...

The FOX College Football Big Noon Kickoff crew Wednesday dubbed LSU rising sophomore cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. the best defender in college football for the 2020 season, coming off a 2019 ...

One of FSU’s top defenders named among college football’s best. The Seminoles will need the talented defender to live up to the billing. Dustin Lewis | May 24, 2025.

Under Venables, Clemson ranked in the top 10 in scoring defense over the past eight seasons (2014, 2016-19, 2021), allowing an average of just 15 points per game over that time.

The best striker in the Premier League versus the best defender in the Premier League in a one-on-one showdown with millions of people watching across the world? Liverpool vs Manchester City had ...

Many players can make their claim as the best in Section III, but it is up to you to vote on which players have been the best defenders in football this season. Enter your choices in the polls ...

The Tennessee Volunteers may have one of the best at putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks for the 2024 college football season.. ESPN's Bill Connelly tabbed edge rusher James Pearce Jr. as ...

The saying, “defense wins championships,” rings true in Section III football. There are plenty of players that make their presence felt on the defensive side of the ball and now is your chance ...