Top 7 Goal-scoring Defenders in the World right now

Modified Sep 17, 2018 06:11 GMT

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#5 Thomas Meunier (Belgium, PSG)

International Champions Cup 2016 - Paris Saint-Germain v Leicester City

#Career Goals – 47

Thomas Meunier had a fantastic 2018 FIFA World Cup. He was a very important part of the Belgium team and it was perhaps his absence in the semi final against France that hurt Belgium the most.

He had 6 attempts in the tournament, 3 of which were on target and scored 1 goal. He is a modern day Right back who mixes his defensive qualities with attacking instincts.

The Belgian full back has found the back of the net in every season since 2009/10. In the 2014/15 season, he struck 2 times, where as in the 2015/16 season, he scored 5 goals. He moved to PSG ahead of the 2016/17 season and finished his debut year at the Ligue 1 with 2 goals. Last season, he hit 5 again. Meunier’s assist tally is also quite good over the years.

Meunier generally scores with late runs to the penalty area, where his right foot is precise and effective. He loves running down the right flank and is always an option during the attack at the edge of the area.

This season, Meunier has 1 assist to his name so far, but is yet to find the back of the net. However, the Belgian can be trusted to keep his record intact by the end of the season.

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