Manchester United and Chelsea legend Rio Ferdinand and John Terry are some of the best Premier defenders of all time.
Other Premier League legends in the mix are;
John Terry (Chelsea)
John Terry is widely regarded as the greatest captain in Premier League history. He led Chelsea to five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, one UEFA Champions League title, and one UEFA Europa League title. He was also named to the PFA Team of the Year six times.
Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United)
Rio Ferdinand is another legendary Premier League defender. He won six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, two League Cups, and one UEFA Champions League title with Manchester United. He was also named to the PFA Team of the Year six times.
Tony Adams (Arsenal)
Tony Adams is a true Arsenal legend. He captained the club to four Premier League titles, three FA Cups, two League Cups, and one UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup title. He was also named to the PFA Team of the Year six times.
Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United)
Nemanja Vidic was a rock-solid defender for Manchester United. He won five Premier League titles, four FA Cups, three League Cups, and one UEFA Champions League title with the club. He was also named to the PFA Team of the Year five times.
Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)
Virgil van Dijk has transformed Liverpool’s defense since he joined the club in 2018. He has won one Premier League title, one FA Cup, one UEFA Champions League title, and one UEFA Super Cup title with the club. He was also named to the PFA Team of the Year three times.
These defenders are all considered to be legends of the Premier League, and they have all played a key role in their teams’ success.
They are just a few of the many great defenders who have played in the Premier League. However, these five players are all considered to be the best of the best. They have all had a major impact on the league, and they will all be remembered as legends of the game.
