Who is the best central defender of all time?
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Who is the best central defender of all time?
There can only be one and we’re giving this to the German hero, Franz Beckenbauer. The Bayern Munich legend claimed the Ballon d’Or in 1972 and 1976, leading West Germany to the 1974 World Cup.
Who is the most decorated defender of all time?
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos is arguably the greatest centre-back of the 21st century. The Spanish international has had an illustrious career and is the most decorated defender in the history of the game.
Who is the highest rated Centre back?
Among Center Backs, Virgil van Dijk has the highest FIFA 22 rating followed by Sergio Ramos García in second and Rúben Santos Gato Alves Dias in third.
Is VVD the best CB of all time?
Michael Owen has claimed that Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is the best centre-back of all time. BT Sport’s pundits were discussing the Holland star ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Villarreal, with Rio Ferdinand saying Van Dijk ‘is the best centre-back on the planet right now, easy’.
Is Vidic the best defender ever?
The only defender to ever win two Premier League Player of the Year awards, Vidic is the definition of era-defining as the steely spine of Manchester United’s record-breaking streak of 14 consecutive league clean sheets.
Is Virgil Van Dijk the best defender?
Virgil van Dijk has named Rio Ferdinand as the greatest Premier League defender in an interview with the former Manchester United centre-half. The Liverpool star is among the finest defenders to grace England’s top flight over the past 30 years.
Is Bobby Moore the best defender ever?
2) Bobby Moore England great Bobby Moore – described by Franz Beckenbauer as “best defender in the history of the game” – saved his best performances for the biggest moments on the biggest stages. Think the match against Brazil at Mexico 70 or at the 1966 World Cup.
Who is better van Dijk or Vidic?
As far as defensive statistics are concerned, there can be no disputing that Vidic’s 2008/09 season trumps Van Dijk’s 2018/19 effort with the United star winning almost every metric.
Who is the greatest defender in Premier League history?
John Terry
The 15 greatest defenders in Premier League history have been revealed and it’s John Terry who tops the rankings, according to Squawka.
What people say about Virgil van Dijk?
That same year, Paul Merson described Van Dijk as “the best in the world, and I think by a long way, as a defensive centre-half.” In 2022, Erling Haaland named Van Dijk the best defender he has played against, calling him “fast, strong and ‘bad’ smart”, as well as praising his timing.
Who is the best defensive midfielder of all time?
Greatest Ever: Football’s Top 10 Defensive Midfielders of All…
- Lothar Matthaus (GER)
- Frank Rijkaard (NED)
- Roy Keane (IRE)
- Claude Makelele (FRA)
- Patrick Vieira (FRA)
- Didier Deschamps (FRA)
- Edgar Davids (NED)
- Graeme Souness (SCO)
