Top 5 defenders with most goals in 21st century across Europe’s top 5 leagues; check out

By
Jehan Mucadum
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Defenders with most goals: The defenders continue to remain one of the greatest stand-points of the beautiful game as they bring in technicality.

Apart from the falling-back, interception and gaining control of possession for their side, the defence also has the responsibility to provide goals for their team.

If a defender has aerial ability and can make opportunities from crucial set-plays, then it adds to the betterment of the side. Hence, their ability to contribute in terms of goals remains second to none.

The 21st century has witnessed some of the best defensive talents in the game, who have not only been superior at their skills but also added to the goals.

Here, we see the defenders with most goals across Europe’s top 5 leagues in the 21st century.

John Terry

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The talismanic and Captain general of Chelsea scored 41 goals in 489 appearances. Terry is regarded one of the best defenders not only for the Blues but also for England.

John remained an integral part of Chelsea attacks and even found a way to get the ball into the back of the net.

At both ends of the pitch, he remained a legal weapon for the Blues.

Juan Cuadrado

ImageKnown for his direct style of play, pace as well as dribbling skills; Cuadrado has also got the ability to get crucial goals.

The Colombian has scored 42 goals in 332 Serie A appearances across the 3 clubs he represented in Lecce, Fiorentina and Juventus.

Juan adapted to a number of roles from right back to right wing. Hence, his versatility brings in much more to the game and remains a goal threat.

Naldo

ImageThe Brazilian center-back is next on the list with 46 goals in 365 Bundesliga appearances. Naldo played for Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg and Schalke 04.

Werder Bremen beat Frankfurt 6-2 in December 2006, which saw Naldo score the only hat-trick by a defender in the Bundesliga.

His strength, height and ability to play with both feet gave his side the added advantage in defense as well as goals.

Ashley Young

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The English winger-right back has found the net 52 times in 425 appearances.

Ashley Young has been on the English scene for a while having played for Watford, Aston Villa and Manchester United before moving to Italy.

During his time at Man United, he moved from a winger to a full back and found reasonable success.

His ability to cross the ball at pace, finesse coupled with being a good poacher ensured goals.

His free-kick in particular vs Watford for Manchester United during the 2017-18 season was a show-stopper; being a 30-yard effort nestling into the top-corner.

Sergio Ramos

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Ramos is on top of list when it comes to goals from defenders, with the former Real Madrid netting 75 times in 512 appearances.

A no-nonsense center-back, who played with heart, desire and commitment during his 16-season stay with the Los Blancos.

Ramos had this brilliant ability to find the back of the net during the dying moments of the game and helped Los Blancos on many occasions.

The Spanish player was an enigma during his stay in the La Liga and proved to be a handful for opposition defenders during set-pieces.

Sergio’s ability to cross, threaten with pace and aggressive defending made him one of the best defenders of all time.


       

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