Leighton Baines
The English defender is one of the best
left backs in Premier League. Baines, who previously made 145
appearances for Wigan Athletic moved to the Merseysiders Everton for 5
million euros in the year 2007. The left back is often involved in
Everton goals and is in great demand. The Red Devils were also
interested in the English defender but Everton reportedly rejected Man
United’s offer in the summer transfer window.
Rafael Da Silva
The Brazilian international moved to
Manchester United F.C in 2007 along with his twin brother Fabio Da Silva
from the Brazilian club, Fluminense Football Club. He has been
Alex Ferguson’s go-to guy for the rightback position in the recent
years. The Brazilian international has scored few goals for Manchester
United squad and has also assisted many. He is one of the best right
backs in the Premier League.
Ashley Williams
The Welsh defender moved from Stockport
County to Swansea City and has successfully made 203 appearances for the
Premier League club, netting 11 times. He was previously loaned to
Swansea City but he later made his move permanent. He has played every
minute of Swansea matches for the past 3 seasons. Due to his consistent
good performances at the Welsh club he was subject to a bid from Queens
Park Rangers, but it was rejected by Swansea.
Steven Caulker
The 21-year-old English footballer who
was loaned to Swansea City from Tottenham Hotspur has made impressive
number of clearances in the past few seasons. He was previously loaned
to Bristol City and Yeovil Town F.C. The Spurs defender has been on loan
spells for the past few seasons. He has now returned to the Spurs side
and has successfully made 14 appearances for the Whites and is one of
the key defenders in the Spurs squad.
Ashley Cole
The English international who moved from
Arsenal to Chelsea Football club in the year 2006 is one of the best
defenders in the Chelsea squad. The ex gunner has won a Premier League, 4
FA Cups and a UEFA Champions League with Chelsea. He was a very
important part of the Chelsea team that won their first-ever Champions
League trophy. He has been a consistent player throughout his career.
Thomas Vermaelen
The Belgian footballer and captain of
Arsene Wenger’s side Arsenal is one of the top rated defenders in
English Premier League. He has made 89 appearances for the Gunners and
has netted 13 goals. He has kept the opponents from scoring goals
against the Gunners. Vermaelen has been very consistent for Arsenal.
Vincent Kompany
The Belgian footballer who captains the
English defending champions Manchester City has been a wonderful player
for the Citizens. He has been consistent and scored a winner against
their rivals Manchester United in the derby match last season, which
paved the path to their first Premier League win after 44 years. The
Belgian defender made a move from the German team Hamburg to Manchester
City in 2008.
Gareth McAuley
Gareth Gerrard McAuley is an the Irish
footballer who previously played for Ipswich Town F.C and made a move to
the Premier League club West Bromwich Albion in the year 2011. He
signed a three year contract with the Baggies. His consistent attacking
prowess and remarkable defensive records have lifted West Brom to one of
the top positions in the Premier League table. His remarkable defending
skills have made him one of the key players in the West Brom squad this
season.