Who is better puyol or terry

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Despite an impressive range, he has consistently completed more than 87 per cent of his passes - dating back to a time when this was highly unusual for Premier League defenders. Prior to losing his place in the Chelsea side early this season, Terry ranked among the top three centre-backs for passing accuracy in five of the previous seven campaigns.

Characterised as the definitive stopper centre-half, this defender could really play. So while Ferdinand was seen as the archetypal continental-style defender, any juxtaposition is unfair. No England player has done so since. Indeed, the esteem in which Terry is held by his peers at home and abroad is not in question.

As well as the UEFA award, he won the prize again in and The men who broke his run? Carles Puyol and Paolo Maldini. No one won it more than Terry. A genuine world XI candidate in his prime, the longevity has been amazing too. A key figure in Premier League title wins a decade apart, the gap between his first and last PFA team of the year appearances is even longer than that.

He was Chelsea's player of the year in More than that, he was a leader. Carlo Ancelotti described Terry as the "perfect captain" and Claudio Ranieri called it an easy decision to first pass the armband to him. He has been instrumental in helping Chelsea concede the lowest number of goals this season, and could be the main reason for Chelsea winning the title once again.

The best defender his country has ever produced, Carles Puyol eternally remains in Spanish folklore. His prehistoric mane and rugged features do not make him the ideal footballer, but like he has done his entire career, defining odds is something of a specialty for the Catalan.

And he definitely has. Silva is the typical ball-playing defender, the sort of player who epitomizes the modern day ethos of playing from the back. His goal rate is good for a defender and nobody can boast of his anticipatory skills, skills which have held him in good stead as he reaches his peak. Not for a long time has there been a right-back capable of having so much influence on a game. The Inter Milan defender's forceful runs down the right provide a great avenue of attack, not only for him to cross the ball, but for his teammates who can occupy the space vacated by opposing players trying to arrest Maicon's attacking sorties.

He has pace to burn and is also a solid defender. Keeps the outstanding Barcelona right-back Dani Alves out of the Brazil team. Yeah you guessed it. Nemanja vidic is the worlds most impenetrable and best defender in the world.

Highly regarded by Sir Alex Ferguson and his Serbian teammates as he captains both his club and his country. He is undoubtebly paired with what most people would call the best Center back pairing in the world along with Rio Ferdinand.

As the attributes of a defender are never ending, Vidic seems to possess them all. His defending skills are unmatched and that is what seperates him from Maicon. Enjoy our content? Join our newsletter to get the latest in sports news delivered straight to your inbox! Link to Media. Your sports.