View Full Version : Best Defenders In Europe?
pittsy1
18 Dec 2006, 11:55 AM
Ferdinand, Nesta, Lucio? I don't know who is the best. I think Sergio Ramos will eventually become a quality player, and also Vincent Kompany becoming great defenders. United's back four dominating the EPL, with probably the best defence in Europe at the moment. Terry, Nesta, Ferdinand up there with the best definitely, but what do you think? :)
Craigory Finn
18 Dec 2006, 12:27 PM
sol campbel
The Bergamister
18 Dec 2006, 12:52 PM
sol campbel
I am sorry but you asked what I think, I think you need to be watching a bit more international football instead of watching to much EPL. Don't get me wrong, they are all good defenders you mention, but at some point I actually had to think is he being serious or just trying to get people to react.
The best defenders in the world are in no particular order: Cannavaro (the greatest of the moment) , Zambrotta, Thuram, Roberto Ayala, Lucio,Gonzalo Rodriguez, Alex, Ricardo Carvalho, Chris, Ferdinand, Luis Perea, Van Buyten, Terry.
Catel
18 Dec 2006, 12:59 PM
You forgot Cris.
ForeverRed
18 Dec 2006, 05:13 PM
Does this include fullbacks?
As for CBs, Ferdinand, Chivu, Van Buyten, Terry, Puyol have been very good this season.
Inara
18 Dec 2006, 07:41 PM
Cris!
He's so underrated on the Brazilian national team. Don't get how he's always overlooked, but at least that leaves him match fresh for Lyon.
Achillean
18 Dec 2006, 08:55 PM
Worlds best player and worlds best defender. fabio cannavaro.
Breakwood
18 Dec 2006, 08:59 PM
Eric Abidal is one of the best full backs in the world.
ForeverRed
18 Dec 2006, 09:25 PM
You wanna talk about an underrated Brazilian defender? How bout Bremen's Naldo, the guy is a monster going forward and is a free kick specialist and a great header of the ball and has 7 goals to his name so far this season.
Another player who has really revitalized his career is Roma's Christian Panucci. Has been in terrific form all season long.
Chelsea8-0Manu
18 Dec 2006, 09:42 PM
How about some germans?
Mertesacker and Lahm are good.
Canadian Azzurri
19 Dec 2006, 01:15 AM
Another player who has really revitalized his career is Roma's Christian Panucci. Has been in terrific form all season long.
Good call on Panucci. Andrea Barzagli of Palermo has done well this season as well, despite the 4-0 spanking Roma handed Palermo :D :D Philippe Mexes has been very good.
johan neeskens
19 Dec 2006, 04:44 AM
Alex (PSV and Brazil)
pittsy1
19 Dec 2006, 05:00 AM
How about some germans?
Mertesacker and Lahm are good.
Yeh there really good, and young.
I am sorry but you asked what I think, I think you need to be watching a bit more international football instead of watching to much EPL. Don't get me wrong, they are all good defenders you mention, but at some point I actually had to think is he being serious or just trying to get people to react.
The best defenders in the world are in no particular order: Cannavaro (the greatest of the moment) , Zambrotta, Thuram, Roberto Ayala, Lucio,Gonzalo Rodriguez, Alex, Ricardo Carvalho, Chris, Ferdinand, Luis Perea, Van Buyten, Terry.
Yes, agree with the defenders and im mentioning who the best in Europe in paticular leagues. I do watch international football, but i didnt mention them, just i think the EPL has more defensive quality, and is a more physical league.
International players; Hossan Kaebi - Iran, Van Buyten, Cris, Alex, Raul Albiol definently stars for the future.
ibby
20 Dec 2006, 06:30 AM
Very suprised no-one mentioned Toure & Gallas
9_kezman
20 Dec 2006, 11:30 AM
Lugano from Fenerbahce
pittsy1
21 Dec 2006, 08:51 AM
Zambrotta, an great all-rounder. He attacks well, and defends reasonably well too.
pittsy1
21 Dec 2006, 08:53 AM
Gianluca Zambrotta & Ashley Cole, both attack well, and defend well too.
Miran Klosnic
22 Dec 2006, 02:03 PM
Naldo, van Buyten, Mertesacker, Lucio, Bordon, Sagnol, Pander, Lahm, Meira, Kompany, Simunic, Ismael, Juan, M. Friedrich, Rafinha
are IMO the best defenders in the Bundesliga. I think some of them are also among the best in europe.
lost
22 Dec 2006, 02:31 PM
Canna has been appalling this season, Vidic has been the best cb this season so far.
blanc
23 Dec 2006, 05:52 AM
Canna has been appalling this season
Please. Appalling generalisation, really.
Just afew from the major leagues:
ENG: Toure, Gallas, Ashley Cole
ESP: Puyol, Cannavaro, Ramos
ITA: Nesta, Mexes, Barzaghli
FRA: Cris, Abidal
GER: Naldo, van Buyten