Check The Top 10 Defenders In Premier League History :Van Dijk only on 7th

Just as attackers are praised daily, defenders also deserve some accolades.



Since the onset of the English Premier League, there have been some incredible defenders that are worth mentioning.


The act of defense is also very beautiful just as that of attack is.

Great defenders have helped their teams win trophies. There is the saying that attackers win matches but defenders give you a trophy.

Let's see the 10 best premier league defenders starting from number 10.
10. Colin Hendry




The Scottish is one of the most underrated defenders in football.

He helped Blackburn Rovers win their fist and only EPL in 1995.

He was a John Terry kind of defender. A man that puts his body on the line 100% of the time.
9. Toby Alderweireld




Joined spurs after the appointment of Pochettino and the Belgian have show how strong and powerful he is in defense.

He formed a strong partnership with Vertonghen and have given spurs a strong base for many years.
8. Nemanja Vidic




A no-nonsense, aggressive defender who was somewhat of a throwback, Vidic was renowned for his willingness to throw himself into challenges. That got him into trouble on occasions. He was red-carded six times for United, including four times against Liverpool. He was also criticised at times for his somewhat clumsy nature.

The red devils have still not been able to replace the beastie defender.
7. Virgil Van Dijk




This man turned the leaky Liverpool defender into a solid one.

His inclusion into the team was an instant success as he helped the team win the UCL and on the brik of winning the first EPL trophy for 30 years.

His confidence on the ball and ability to give good passes gives him an edge. While his height helps him win areal dues easily.
6. Tony Adams




Adams captained them to victory in three different decades, but it’s his evolution as a player that truly marks him out. From a brutal strong defender to a modern day calm composed ball playing defender.

He won 4 leagues cup with the gunners.
5. Jaap Stam




Powerful in the air, deceptively quick and incredibly intimidating, Stam was arguably the best defender on the planet in his prime. Attempting to run pass him as like trying to run pass a wall.

Selling him was a mistake and Sir Alex agreed with that fact.
4. Vincent Company




Named in the PFA’s Team of the Year on three occasions, Kompany was a leader in every sense of the term. More of an old-school, physical defender than the men who often partnered him, the Belgian’s sense of timing was phenomenal.

If you are a Manchester United fan, I am not sure you will like this man because of how he scores in almost all derby matches.

Rarely beaten by opponents, Kompany was also excellent in the tackle and in the air, and his range of passing was underrated.

He helped Manchester City win 10 major trophies during his playing days.
3. Sol Campbell




Joining arsenal to replace the legendary Toni Adams, Sol Campbell became an instant success helping the gunners win the EPL that season and a FA cup.

His bleed if speed, Strength and positioning made him one of the greatest defenders in the EPL history.
2. John Terry




The Chelsea legend joined the club from its academy and became their greatest captain ever.

John Terry's leadership qualities are exceptional and till today there is still a banner of him in Stamford bridge which reads ‘John Terry: Captain, Leader, Legend’.

This man under Mourhino creates history in Chelsea as the team to concede the least amount of goals in the competition.

What a legend.
1. Rio Ferdinand




Popularly called " IGBO " by Nigeria fans, KO Ferdinand is the best defender to play in English Premier League.

He redefined the act if defending.

In a era were defenders are know to just be brutal and strong, Ferdinand showed the world that there is more to defending.

He was strong, fast, agile but that wasn't his only attributes. He ushered in the present style of depending. His passes, and contributions to attack in combination with his hard tackling, positioning and interceptions made him the complete defender.

Ferdinand retired from football in 2015, and in truthful speaking their have not been a better defender since then.