It takes genius of strikers to swerve and glide pass some defenders due to their tough build, heavy marking skills and ruthless tackles. It is always grimer on one-on-one situations as such defenders are usually ready to put their body on the line to block attacks and halt advances by strikers.
These players are the dirtiest and toughest defenders to come across during games. They carry threat in their hands and don’t spare the hints when plunging all out to make the last ditch effort to quell offensives without fear of being booked.
Here Are The Dirtiest Players in Premier League
1. Conor Gallagher
The Chelsea midfielder had given out 26 free kicks as a result of 26 fouls in 12 appearances this season. He has been one of the most important players in the Chelsea midfield.
The Englishman had only picked up one yellow card from these fouls.
Many wanted the player out upon the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino, but he was able to prove his worth to the Argentine manager and the fans.
2. Abdoulaye Doucoure
The midfielder is the second on the list with 22 fouls. He has made Everton one of the most difficult teams to beat in the Premier League this season.
Doucoure had picked up three yellow cards this season. The midfielder had continue to show the highest level of consistency.
3. Destiny Ugocie
The former Udinese left back has also made 22 fouls in 11 appearances so far this season. The Tottenham Hotspur right had contributed immensely to the success of the team.
4. Joao Gomez
The Wolverhampton Wanderers player has committed 22 fouls in the Premier League so far this season. Also, Gomez has picked up four yellow cards so far this season.
5. Marvelous Nakamba
The Luton Town player has committed 21 fouls so far this season. His physical strength and ability to track back have made him one of the players to watch out for this season.
6. Alexis Mac Allister
Argentina had made Liverpool one of the most difficult to break down in the Premier League this season.
He had committed 21 fouls in the Premier League in the 2023–24 season.
The man picked five yellow cards and one red card in 11 appearances.
7. Boubacar Kamara
The former RB Leipzig player has committed 21 fouls so far in the Premier League. He had stayed in the midfield with Douglas Luiz, and both of them had put Aston Villa in the 5th position on the EPL table this season.
8. Lucas Pacqueta
The Manchester City target from West Ham had committed 21 fouls in the Premier League this season. The Brazilian moves in the midfield are top-notch, which contributed to the success of West Ham in the 2023–24 season.
9. Jordan Ayew
The Ghanaian has also committed 21 fouls so far this season. Despite being a winger, Ayew had continuously moved to the midfield to make important tackles to save his team from dangerous attacks.
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