Sports Entertainment: TOP 10 BEST DEFENDERS IN THE WORLD 2016

Here are the Top 10 Best Defenders in The World.

10. DIEGO GODIN – ATHLETICO MADRID

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Athletico Madrid had undoubtedly the best season in the history of the football club alot of thanks has to go to the defence specifically Diego Godin who has been very much in form for Athletico Madrid.

Diego Godin has been one of the defenders who have managed to keep the best footballers in the worldCristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in his pockets during the games he has faced their team. What a player he is right ? and it is no doubt that Diego Godin makes the list of Top 10 Best Defenders in The World 2016.

9. GARY CAHIL – CHELSEA FOOTBALL CLUB

Chelsea’s rock at the back definitely has to make the list of Top 10 Best Defenders in The World 2016, it is no doubt that Gary Cahil is one of the best defenders in the world. Cahil who joined Chelsea Football clubfrom Bolton has quickly become one of the best defenders in the world this comes with the amazing partnership with Chelsea legend John Terry.

8. GIORGIO CHIELLINI – JUVENTUS

Giorgio Chiellini also makes the list of Top 10 Best Defenders in The World, The Italian defender has been in good form for both Juventus and the Italian national team.

Chiellini was involved in a controversial incident with Barcelona man Luis Suarez who was caught on camera biting Chiellini on the shoulder after giving the Uruguayan a tough time during the game betweenItaly and Uruguay at the 2014 World Cup.

7. MATTS HUMMELS – BORRUSSIA DORTMUND

One of the players that made it possible for Germany to win the World Cup this just shows how good Mats Hummels is, Despite Borrussia Dortmund struggling this season Mats Hummels is still considered as one of the best defenders in the world and is also the part of the Top 10 Most Handsome Footballers in The World 2016.

Every summer transfer window Mats Hummels is always on transfer list of big clubs who are interested in the purchase of the defender but the defender has dedicated himself to help Borrussia Dortmund

6. GERARD PIQUE – FC BARCELONA

Gerard Pique has not been at his best form lately but the Spanish defender has still got it in his body, Gerard had a very poor world cup in Brazil last year but he has put everything behind him and is looking to help FC Barclelona win titles this season.

Gerard pique comes in at number 6 on our list of Top 10 Defenders in The World.

5. PEPE – REAL MADRID

Pepe is undoubtedly one of the Best Defenders in The World and also one of the Strongest footballers in the world, Pepe who plays for Spanish giants Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team.

Pepe is definitely an attackers nightmare considering his power and his bullishness to striker

4. VINCENT KOMPANY – MANCHESTER CITY

Vincent Kompany is considered as the Best Defender in the Premier League, The Manchester City captain is also one of the strongest footballers in the world. Vincent Kompany has been behind the success atManchester City and has led them to 2 Premier League Titles.

Many games in which the Belgium defender has not featured Manchester City has found themselves conceding many goals or loosing the match.

3. PHILLIP LAHM – FC BAYERN MUNCHEN

The former Germany international and captain definitely has to make the list of Top 10 Defenders in The World, Phillip Lahm who led the Germany national team to World Cup glory in 2014 in Brazil.

Phillip Lahm has also been a very significant player in the Bayern Munchen team and was also part of the team that won the treble on 2013 under Jupp Heynckes.

2. THIAGO SILVA – PARIS SAINT GERMAIN

Thiago Silva comes in at number 2, The Brazilian defender currently plays for Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint Germain and the Brazilian national team, The centre back did not play one of Brazil’s game at the World cup against Germany in the semi final in the absence of Thiago Silva Brazil lost 7-1 to Germany does this show how important Thiago Silva is to the team?

1. SERGIO RAMOS – REAL MADRID

Finally we are down to number one, The Best Defender in the World is Sergio Ramos do you agree ? The Spanish international had a wonderful season with Real Madrid last season winning the UEFA Champions League with the Spanish giants.

Unfortunately Sergio Ramos was not at his best with the Spanish national team leaving the world cup in the group stages which was embarrassing for the then reigning Champions.

Apart from the poor form with the national team Ramos is still The Best Defender in The World.