See who makes out list of the top defenders of the year…
It’s not been a great year for defending in the Premier League with goals flying in even at Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United. This just makes the efforts of these top stoppers all the more impressive:
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10. Per Mertesacker – Arsenal
Gets in on the strength of the early part of the year, but has been pretty weak since the World Cup.
9. Branislav Ivanovic – Chelsea
Consistent threat going forward and solid at the back.
8. Laurent Koscielny – Arsenal
The Gunners have desperately missed the Frenchman in recent months.
7. Ron Vlaar – Aston Villa
A big performance against Manchester United on Sunday was just the latest in a long line.
6. Vincent Kompany – Manchester City
City don’t look the same without their captain, who just can’t stay fit.
5. Gary Cahill – Chelsea
The defender’s best 12 months yet.
4. Nathaniel Clyne – Southampton
The right-back gets forward well and scores goals, but never neglects his duties at the back.
3. Jose Fonte – Southampton
Lovren was given all the credit for Southampton’s defending last year, but Fonte has shown this year that it was him all along.
2. Cesar Azpilicueta – Chelsea
Mourinho said in the summer that he couldn’t remember the last time the Spaniard was beaten in a one-on-one, and not much has changed since.
1. John Terry – Chelsea
Is now just 3 away from being the top scoring Premier League defender of all time, and has been a rock all year for the Blues.