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

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

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.

He even gave Carter a prominent distinction among the rest of the defenders in college football. “He’s got the chance to be the best defender in college football,” Griffith said on B1G Today.

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 ...