Top 5 most impressive defenders in the Euro 2020| Check out names

Top Defenders in Euro 2020: The defence is always a key feature in football and the top defenders in Euro 2020 have stamped their impressions.

Clean-sheets, interceptions, blocks are some of the key areas for the defenders this Euro as the competition has come down to narrow margins and inches.

Teams such as Hungary missed out on a qualification spot due their negative goal difference.

Such were the margins for a side that performed brilliantly but had to see their campaign end on a sour note.

We give you an insight into the top defenders in Euro 2020 as their performances have sparkled and provided much needed confidence to their sides.

Victor Lindelöf

The defender enjoyed a memorable campaign for Sweden as his side managed a Round of 16 finish.

Victor played all the matches for Sweden and provided good performances as the men in Yellow finished with 2 clean-sheets.

Man of the match performances against Spain and Slovakia were key to his success in Sweden’s campaign.

Lindelöf was tactically aware and put in good shifts which helped his country proceed.

Oleksandr Zinchenko

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Ukraine’s left-back has been on fire in the Euro 2020 as the men in Blue and Yellow reached the last 8.

Zinchenko’s creativity, runs down the flank and work-rate has been admirable in this tournament.

The Man City defender scored and assisted against Sweden as he led his side into the last 8 with a wonder performance.

Luke Shaw

The England left-back has provided definitive performances in the Euro 2020 and continued his good domestic form.

Shaw was crucial in England’s win against Germany as he provided an assist for Kane’s goal in the 2-0 win.

Consistent, cohesive shifts in defence have earned the Manchester United player plaudits and admiration as he hopes to guide England to their Maiden Euro title.

Denzel Dumfries

Netherlands maybe knocked out of the competition but Dumfries is one player who can be proud of himself for the performances showcased.

The PSV Eindhoven defender scored 2 goals in crucial stages of the competition which helped Oranje get over the line.

Denzel used his pace, ability in the air and found space on several occasions which aided him success.

A consistent and top performer throughout the Euro 2020.

Leonardo Spinazzola

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Spinazzola has walked the talk for Italy in the tournament with a number of good performances.

Italy has conceded only one goal in the entire Euro 2020 so far.

The Italian defender provided the telling assist for Chiesa’s goal against Austria and was ruthless when on song.

His creativity coupled with the crosses he swept in for the forwards was a treat to watch.

Mancini will hope that Spinazzola continues with the form as Italy get ready for the crucial knockout match vs Belgium.