5 best defences in Top 5 European Leagues midway through the 2016/17 season

Modified Jan 04, 2017 14:57 GMT

WATFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Hugo Lloris and Eric Dier of Tottenham Hotspur combine to clear the ball during the Premier League match between Watford and Tottenham Hotspur at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017 in Watford, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) — Hugo Lloris has been instrumental for Tottenham in defence this season

#2 Chelsea – Premier League – GCPG = 0.6842

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Gary Cahill (R) of Chelsea celebrates scoring the opening goal with his team mate David Luiz (L) during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Stoke City at Stamford Bridge on December 31, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) — David Luiz and Gary Cahill have been rock solid for Chelsea

Antonio Conte’s side have been re-writing the record books this season as they top the Premier League table at the turn of the year. Chelsea have conceded just 13 goals in 19 games, amidst a 13 match winning run that has seen them lose only twice this season to amass 49 points.

The Blues have switched to a 3 man defence after a 3-0 loss to Arsenal early in the season and have not looked back, with 11 clean sheets kept so far. Chelsea have won 50% of their duel in the Premier League so far, the best of the league.

David Luiz and Gary Cahill have been the best defenders for the Blues this season, averaging 5 and 4.2 clearances every 90 minutes. Unsurprisingly, N’Golo Kante leads the way in tackles, with 83 made in all his appearances so far, although his success rate is only 40%.

Edited by Staff Editor