Top 10 defenders of last decade (2010-2019)

#7 Vincent Kompany

Vincent Kompany is one of Manchester City's greatest ever players

Vincent Kompany was one of the flagbearers of Manchester City rise under Sheikh Mansour and the defender is arguably the club's greatest player in the modern era. Since signing for the club initially as a defensive midfielder, Kompany gradually transitioned into a centre half and played a pivotal role in 4 title victories under 3 different managers.

While he was a pivotal member of the first 3 title-winning squads, he virtually ensured Manchester City retained their Premier League crown last season by scoring a stunning goal against Leicester City in the penultimate game of the season, a moment that seemingly handed the initiative to the Cityzens in the title race.

Aside from being one of the most complete central defenders in Premier League history, Kompany also led from the front and developed a knack of scoring important goals in his glittering career, winning 10 trophies in his time at the club. Injuries hampered the twilight years of his career but he left on a high after winning the domestic treble with the Cityzens, cementing his status as one of the all-time greats.