10 best defences in European football currently

#5 Juventus

Bonucci and Buffon – Does anything more need to be said?

The Juventus defence is famed for being miserly and it is no surprise that they make this list. Playing in their distinctive 3-5-2 formation with flying full-backs, Juventus are the favourites to claim the Serie A title for a 6^th consecutive season.

With ‘BBC’ (Bonucci, Barzagli and Chiellini) in their backline, Juventus have 3 of the best defenders in the world and with the excellent Sami Khedira providing defensive cover, Juventus are set to remain defensively solid for the rest of the season.

Games played – 7

Goals conceded – 4

Minutes/ goal conceded – 157.5

Most defensive actions – Leonardo Bonucci(7)

#4 FC Koln

Mavraj has succeeded in shackling the best attackers in Bundesliga

Sitting pretty at 4^th on the table, FC Koln have really been solid at the back this season. Playing in a defensive 5-3-2 formation, Koln have shackled many attacking teams and succeeded in shutting out some top forwards across the German League.

Mavraj, Sorensen and Hector have been particularly impressive this campaign and Koln will be hoping that the defensive unit continue their good performances for the rest of the season.

Games played – 6

Goals conceded – 3

Minutes/ goal conceded – 180

Most defensive actions – Mergim Mavraj (11)