These Premier League defenders—whether fullbacks or centre backs—are the finest the English top flight has ever seen.

Last week, Cleveland.com featured some of the best defenders in all divisions of Ohio high school boys soccer. Now we’re turning to readers to decide which defender was the best of the best in 2025.

A four-year starter and team captain at center back, Bruewer scored three goals in 2025. An academic All-Ohio honoree, she’s “one of the reasons we’ve reached three straight district title games and a ...

NEW YORK (Wednesday, November 5, 2025) – Major League Soccer today announced the 2025 MLS Best XI, which recognizes the league’s top players at each position as determined by members of the media, MLS ...

The ability to shut down opposing offenses makes a big difference, especially when titles are on the line. Check out the list below to see the top defenders who return in the Shore Conference for the ...

The claim is simple and explosive for a center back conversation in October 2025. No center back has won more defensive duels in the Premier League this season than Matthijs de Ligt, with 37 and ...

The ability to shut down opposing offenses makes a big difference, especially when titles are on the line. Check out the list below to see the top defenders who return in the Northwest Jersey Athletic ...

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