Top 5 centre backs in Europe

#4 Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)

Ramos has won everything there is to be in the world of football

Who do you call upon when you are trailing by a goal to your cross-town rivals in the biggest game in your club’s recent history, with just a couple more minutes to save the game?

Sergio Ramos, that’s who. The Real Madrid captain stepped up in the Champions League final of 2014 and thundered in a header from a corner in the dying seconds to send the game into extra time, where Real Madrid scored 3 more goals to grab the win against Atletico Madrid.

The Spain and Real Madrid captain is a Los Blancos legend, and rightly so. His performances have been immense for the best part of a decade and he is as complete a defender as can be.

Although he can be a bit rash at times, his speed, tenacity, and strength enables him to recover balls others cannot, and his versatility allows him to play at centre back or right back positions.

The former Sevilla player’s supreme passing ability has also allowed him to step into midfield when called upon. He wears his heart on his sleeve, making him a darling of the Madridistas.

He has played 537 club games, scoring 67 goals, with many of them being crucial for his side. The captain also has an amazing 137 international caps, and with him being only 30 years old, he may end up becoming Spain’s most capped player ever.

In his trophy cabinet, he proudly shows off the 2010 FIFA World Cup, 2 European Championships, 4 La Liga titles, 2 Copa Del Rey trophies, 2 Champions Leagues, 1 UEFA Super Cup, and 1 Club World cup.