Best Premier League Defenders Ever

The premier league era has seen some absolutely world class defenders.

Best premier league defenders ever. But to be considered the greatest he needs to win some premier league titles with liverpool. For the sake of brevity we ve decided to focus solely on the first tier competition that started in 1992. Terry is the best ever central defender in epl history john terry was a revolution at chelsea.

In the first ever premier league season 1992 93 the irish international was an ever present figure as villa finished runners up to united his performances earning him the pfa player of the. He might not be everyone s cup of tea but few can doubt. These two are from england however the list of the best defenders in the premier league history doesn t have to necessarily comprise of english players as it is not we have players from other.

In terms of quality he might have a case to be one of the best premier league defenders of all time. He s not only considered one of the best premier league defenders but he s also among the most defensive centre backs in the premier league which is a feat to say the least. The list of the best premier league defenders ever.

Today we look at the best defenders to have ever play the beautiful game in the premier league. The premier league together with serie a set the golden standard for what defensive responsibilities meant in modern football. He was a brilliant player and a brilliant captain for a chelsea side that went from relative obscurity to one of the best sides in the world.

Whatever else you think of the elite premier league sides and their ability to thrill or not thrill with their attacking. For two years in a row kompany was inducted into the premier league team of the year and resting at a remarkable 23 he stands on the guardians 100 best footballers in. A five time premier league winner john terry is rightly regarded as one of the greatest defenders england has ever produced.

The fact that. As john terry comes to what looks like the end of his chelsea career we take a look at the best defenders to grace the premier league. The dutch defender won three premier league titles in three.