The best defenders of all time

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The best defenders of all time

Discover the list of the best defenders of all time below, ranked by visitor votes.

Based on 0 votes, Aldair came in first as the best defender of all time, followed by Alessandro Nesta and Andrew Robertson. See what else users recommended in the top 10 defenders of all time list.

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Aldair 1
Aldair
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Aldair is a former Brazilian defender appreciated for his elegance, anticipation and the calmness with which he dealt with difficult situations. After spells at Flamengo and Benfica, he •••
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Alessandro Nesta 2
Alessandro Nesta
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Alessandro Nesta is a former Italian defender appreciated for his elegance, composure and well-timed interventions. He established himself at Lazio, then became one of AC Milan's core men •••
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Andrew Robertson 3
Andrew Robertson
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Andrew Robertson distinguished himself as a Scottish defender with his stamina, speed and left-footed crosses. He had spells at Dundee United and Hull City before becoming a key player for •••
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Ashley Cole 4
Ashley Cole
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Ashley Cole is a former English defender known for his speed, positioning and duels with opposing wingers. He won the English championship with Arsenal and Chelsea, and with Chelsea he won •••
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Bobby Moore 5
Bobby Moore
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Bobby Moore was an English defender known for his composure, positioning and the way he anticipated opponents' play. He captained England to win the 1966 World Cup and was one of the great •••
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Bülent Korkmaz 6
Bülent Korkmaz
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Bülent Korkmaz is a former Turkish defender known for his determination, strength in duels and leadership. He linked his career with Galatasaray, with whom he won the UEFA Cup in 2000. He •••
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Cafu 7
Cafu
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Cafu is a former Brazilian right-back known for his stamina, speed and repeated forward runs. He played for São Paulo, Roma and AC Milan and won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 and 2002. •••
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Carles Puyol 8
Carles Puyol
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Carles Puyol is a former Spanish defender known for his courage, energy and devotion to the team. He spent his entire club career at Barcelona, where he became captain and won the •••
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Carlos Alberto Torres 9
Carlos Alberto Torres
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Carlos Alberto Torres was a Brazilian defender known for his defensive reliability and attacking presence. He played for Santos and was the captain of Brazil, world champions in 1970. In •••
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Cosmin Contra
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Cosmin Contra is a former Romanian defender known for his energy and frequent runs on the right side. He played for Dinamo Bucharest, Deportivo Alavés, AC Milan, Atlético Madrid and •••
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