7 of the highest goal-scoring defenders of all time

#3 Fernando Hierro

Ah, the legendary Fernando Hierro. While Iker Casillas might have been Spain’s most successful captain, Fernando Hierro was certainly its grittiest one. His determination and courage made him revered among the fan base of even rival Barcelona and, to this day, Madrid couldn’t find a true replacement for their former captain.

It was not only his leadership or defensive skills that made him a fort at the back, but it was his ability to score from nowhere as he was a great header of the ball and was the primary spot-kick and free-kick taker at the club.

In his radiant career, he scored 163 goals to become Spain’s best ever goal-scoring defender.