Defender (association football)
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A defender in football is a player, who plays in at the back of the formation. There are many positions classed as a defender, mainly:
- Left Back
- Central Defender
- Right back
- Sweeper
- Full Back
- Wing Back
The defenders are the first number when referring to formations, for example:
- 4-3-3 is the formation. This formation shows that there are four defenders, three midfielders and three attackers.
- 4-4-2 is the formation. This formation shows that there are four defenders, four midfielders and two attackers.
- 3-4-3 is the formation. This formation shows that there are three defenders, four midfielders and three attackers.
Famous Defenders
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Right-Back | ![]() |
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19th (2011) |
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Left-Back Center-Back |
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3rd (1994, 2003) |
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Sweeper | Retired | ![]() ![]() |
Winner (1972, 1976) |
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Center-Back | Retired | ![]() |
11th (2010) |
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Center-Back | Retired | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
25th (1997) |