The 10 Best Defenders in the World

This week, I take a look at 10 of the best defenders in world soccer. We may not currently be blessed with defenders of the class of Franz Beckenbauer or Paolo Maldini, but there are some fine players on this list, many of whom will be playing for their countries at this summer's European Championships.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us The 10 Best Defenders in the World This week, I take a look at 10 of the best defenders in world soccer. We may not currently be blessed with defenders of the class of Franz Beckenbauer or Paolo Maldini, but there are some fine players on this list, many of whom will be playing for their countries at this summer's European Championships. Stewart Coggin Soccer Expert Best Defenders in Soccer A look at 10 of the best defenders in the world soccer and what makes them so good. READ NOW Spain Euro 2016 Squad Profile A look at the Spain Euro 2016 squad, including schedule, analysis and a player to watch for the tournament in France. READ NOW Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima: Profile Of A Soccer Legend A profile of Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, who took Europe by storm in the 1990s, only to see his powers diminished by a serious knee injury. READ NOW Why Did Manchester United Let Paul Pogba Leave? Paul Pogba left Manchester United in 2012 and there were two major reasons behind his defection to Italian giants Juventus. READ NOW Featured Articles • Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Learn About Soccer's "El Clasico" • Cheerleading Tips: How to Keep Your Motions Sharp and Snappy • Browns finally release 2014 1st round draft pick Johnny Manziel • Explaining Sponsor Exemptions in Golf, and How They Work • The 10 best home winning streaks in sports history • NFL free agency: Dolphins mulling DE Chris Clemons, new backup QB? • What is a play-in game? • How Far Are Do They Go in a NASCAR Race? Advertisement About Soccer  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Soccer newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.