The top 5 best defenders in the Premier League this season.
As the season is about to end, these defenders have helped their sides to reach cup finals, played pivotal roles in winning important matches and also, help them win trophies. Here are the top 5 best defenders in the English Premier League this season;
He is the most complete defender of the ranking. Good in the air, rarely gets dribbled past, and his positioning is near flawless. His leadership also elevates his defensive line. He helped Liverpool to win their 20th Premier League title this season.
2. William Saliba (Arsenal)
Good for his age. Good at reading danger, strong in duels, and very hard to beat 1v1. He is behind Van Dijk due to experience and also not helping his side achieve major trophys.
3. Gabriel Magalhães (Arsenal)
He is more aggressive than Saliba and a good in the air. He has improved in discipline and timing, and he backs Saliba perfectly.
4. Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool)
Physicaly great in duels and very good in recovery situations. However, he’s less positionally consistent than the top three and has had some injury disruptions that affect his time of play. He also helped the Liverpool's backline to win their 20th Premier League title.
5. Joško Gvardiol (Manchester City)
He’s improving defensively under Pep Guardiola, but he’s still more known for his ball playing and versatility than defending. Not as dominant in 1v1s or aerial duels compared to the others.
This ranking is based on their defending ability, positioning, tackling, awareness, 1v1s, and aerial dominance.
This is also based on their current form and defensive consistency and also, stepping up for their teams.
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