5 Best defenders currently in the Premier League 

A moment from the premier league
A moment from the premier league

#1 Cezar Azpilicueta

Azpilicueta
Azpilicueta

Cezar Azpilicueta is a full-back, who signed with Chelsea in 2012. Since then he has made 205 appearances for the club and is now the best defender in the Premier League at the moment.

Cezar is a very strong player and his ability to hold on the ball is one of the best in the league. Despite being just 5ft 9in tall, he wins the aerial duels more often than not.

Cezar's consistency and leadership are invaluable to Chelsea. According to his previous boss Antonio Conte, he is one of the best in the world and is very good with and without the ball.

Azpilicueta is a very stable defender. He doesn't always hold the defensive line and prefers to step out often. But his tackling ability is of top notch. He is very good at standing and sliding tackles without the risk of causing a penalty.

Cezar is very good at passing. He had an outstanding 87% of pass accuracy last season. His main strength in the attacking front is his crossing. Last season he had 6 assists to his name.

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