[nvot9]

There's threads on best goalkeeper, best striker, best defensive midfielder, and top 5 players, but none on defense (that I can find, forgive me if there's already one). That said, who are the games top defenders? It is my personal opinion that there is not one best defender, but rather a distinct top 5, it's hard to distinguish the actual best.

I'd say something to this sort, in no order...

1) Lahm
2) Ramos
3) Carragher
4) Carvahlo
5) Puyol

[monstermonster]

I would put Vidic in there of Manchester United, and also Terry. The results of the teams are effected when both are absent.

[jerrito]

Alessandro Nesta.

[Teso Dos Bichos]

Three posts and not a single mention of Rio Ferdinand? What a joke.

[jerrito]

Originally Posted by Teso Dos Bichos

Three posts and not a single mention of Rio Ferdinand? What a joke.

No, the joke was that 7 defenders were listed before I posted and Nesta had not been named. But don't worry Teso, I fixed it.

[Massimo_Oddo]

Originally Posted by jerrito

Alessandro Nesta.

Agreed. Since returning from his injury last season, he has been exceptional and held the Milan defence together.

[Hendrixforpope]

Oleguer

[citizenfan redded]

Originally Posted by jerrito

Alessandro Nesta.

Yes! Agreed! Nesta is #1 defender currently.

[The_ChelseaSupporter]

Aside from Carragher, the first list is good.

The only question is, "Where's Gooch?"

[Teso Dos Bichos]

I'm not even sure if I would include Carvalho in any list based on this season.