The scrutiny that comes with being a Premier League defender is often too much to bear.
This is a division packed with attacking superstars, all paid to make those tasked with stopping them look foolish. Only the very best thrive in the English top flight. Many, unfortunately, don’t.
Any player in the Premier League is capable of a stunning run of form, but only a select few know how to extend that level of performance over a significant period of time, earning themselves reputations as the best the league has to offer even if they find themselves battling an occasional slump of their own.
With that in mind, here are ’s top 15 Premier League defenders based on overall ability.
