Defenders play an important part in a football match. They are often criticized when a goal is conceded. Here are top defenders in the Premier League for the current season so far, sorted according to the total number of tackles and interceptions combined.
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Source: whoscored.com
*All stats are updated till 5th March, 2013
Edited by Staff Editor