Top 7 Goal-scoring Defenders in the World right now

#4 Marcos Alonso (Spain, Chelsea)

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#Career Goals – 28

The Spanish left back has found his goal scoring form since joining Chelsea from Fiorentina ahead of the 2016/17 season. He scored 6 goals in his debut year and then followed it up last season with 8 goals in all competitions. He might have defensive flaws, but Alonso certainly is a threat growing forward.

The left back has a fantastic left foot, however, he has scored with his left foot, right foot and with headers for Chelsea. He is a free kick specialist, with his left footers almost always finding the top corners.

In fact, his left foot is so good that he has often scored from impossible angles at Chelsea. He is an important part of Chelsea’s tactics, and under Conte, has been especially good as a wingback.

This season, since Sarri took over, Alonso has been shifted to a left back position and there were initial apprehensions regarding his effectiveness in a back 4. However, the Spaniard has squashed all doubts and has adapted himself to Sarri’s system very well. He has already scored 1 goal this season and has also registered 4 assists.