Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil
Bulgaria
Chile
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
England
Estonia
Europe (UEFA)
Finland
France
Friendly Games
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Israel
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Mexico
Moldova
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Republic Of Ireland
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Scotland
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
UAE
USA
Ukraine
Wales

Defender

In the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield position whose primary role is to stop attacks during the game and prevent the opposition from scoring.Centre backs are usually positioned in pairs, with two full-backs to their left and right, but can come in threes with or without full backs.Defenders are divided into four main categories: centre-back, sweeper, full-back, and wing-back. The centre-back and full-back positions are essential in most modern formations. The sweeper an
  • Defender

Defender News

20 March 2023
talksport.com
Thiago Silva posts recovery picture with wife as Chelsea star continues knee injury rehab
Thiago Silva has given Chelsea fans an update as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.
20 March 2023
talksport.com
Roma manager Mourinho has X-rated row with Lazio owner Lotito after fiery derby
Roma boss Jose Mourinho was involved in a heated exchange with Lazio chief Claudio Lotito, following a fiery Rome derby.
20 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester City 'make first offer for Luka Vuskovic'
Manchester City have reportedly tabled their opening offer for highly-rated teenage defender Luka Vuskovic.
20 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Barcelona reveal Ronald Araujo suffered adductor injury in El Clasico
Barcelona have revealed that Ronald Araujo suffered "a left adductor injury" during Sunday evening's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in El Clasico.
20 March 2023
talksport.com
Arsenal fans will love Saka's heartwarming gesture towards Holding after win
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka reveals he gave Rob Holding a big hug after the defender's performance against Crystal Palace.
20 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey?
Arsenal are reportedly ready to rival Liverpool in the race to sign Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey.
19 March 2023
talksport.com
Ex-Newcastle loanee punched by one of his own fans which led to suspension of match
Jetro Willems, who used to represent Newcastle, was punched by one of his own supporters after tempers boiled over at an Eredivisie match.
19 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
William Saliba, Wesley Fofana withdraw from France squad
The French Football Federation has confirmed that Arsenal's William Saliba and Chelsea's Wesley Fofana have both withdrawn injured from the France squad for their upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers.
19 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester United 'willing to sell both Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof'
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sell both Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof during this summer's transfer window to make way for a new central defender.
18 March 2023
talksport.com
Wolves ace scores goal of the season contender but then gets sent off for horror tackle
Jonny Otto may have the Premier League goal of the season award wrapped up with a stunning strike against Leeds.
18 March 2023
talksport.com
Porro and Perisic open accounts but Tottenham blow two-goal lead at Southampton
Pedro Porro and Ivan Perisic got off the mark but Tottenham blew their two-goal lead in a 3-3 draw at Southampton.
18 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema declared fit for El Clasico
Real Madrid will have Karim Benzema available for Sunday's La Liga clash with Barcelona at Camp Nou.
18 March 2023
talksport.com
Antonio Rudiger sends message to Chelsea players ahead of Real Madrid return
Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger has delivered a message to his ex-Chelsea teammates with the two clubs to face each other in the Champions League.
18 March 2023
talksport.com
Newcastle fans loved Trippier's display of 's***housery' before Isak's penalty
Kieran Trippier sent social media into meltdown with fans lauding his 'world class s***housery' in Newcastle's stoppage-time victory away at Nottingham Forest.
18 March 2023
talksport.com
Walker to avoid criminal charges as Women's Aid blast 'disappointing' lack of consequences
Kyle Walker will face no criminal charges after an investigation into a flashing incident was closed.
17 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Roberto Mancini selects three uncapped players in 30-man Italy squad
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has selected three uncapped players in his 30-man squad for this month's Euro 2024 qualifiers against England and Malta.
17 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Manchester City's Kyle Walker avoids criminal charges over flashing incident
Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker will not face a criminal charge by police following allegations of flashing at a bar in Wilmslow.
17 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Paris Saint-Germain's Sergio Ramos suffers fresh injury setback
Paris Saint-Germain defender Sergio Ramos has suffered a fresh calf injury and has emerged as a doubt for the visit of Rennes in Ligue 1 on Sunday afternoon.
17 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Vincent Kompany talks up "special" Manchester City return ahead of Burnley FA Cup tie
Former Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany has insisted that he will be in the right frame of mind to lead Burnley out at the Etihad Stadium for Saturday's quarter-final clash in the FA Cup.
17 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Pep Guardiola labels Vincent Kompany one of the "biggest legends" he has managed
Pep Guardiola has labelled Vincent Kompany as one of the "biggest legends" that he has ever managed ahead of welcoming the former Manchester City captain back to the Etihad Stadium.
17 March 2023
talksport.com
Former Liverpool star seemingly confirms transfer of highly-rated Dutch midfielder
Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has claimed Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is close to signing for the club.
17 March 2023
talksport.com
White lauded by Arsenal Invincible as defender misses out on England selection
Ben White has been lauded by Arsenal Invincible Lauren for having seamlessly made the transition from centre-back to right-back.
17 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Arsenal suffer William Saliba, Takehiro Tomiyasu injury blows in Sporting Lisbon defeat
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is sweating over the fitness of defenders William Saliba and Takehiro Tomiyasu after the duo were forced off with injuries in the Europa League last-16 defeat against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday.
16 March 2023
talksport.com
Spurs star Porro shows his love for incredible Sporting goal from 46 yards against Arsenal
Sporting Lisbon star Pedro Goncalves scored an outrageous goal from close to the halfway line to stun Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
16 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Man United considering Victor Lindelof, Denzel Dumfries swap with Inter Milan?
Manchester United have reportedly made Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries a top target for the summer transfer window, and could use Victor Lindelof in a potential swap deal.
16 March 2023
talksport.com
William Saliba hobbles off injured in blow to Arsenal's Premier League title hopes
Arsenal lost key defender William Saliba to injury in the first half of their Europa League tie against Sporting Lisbon.
16 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Cheltenham Town vs. Exeter City - prediction, team news, lineups
Cheltenham Town will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run at home when they host Exeter City at Whaddon Road on Saturday afternoon.
16 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Koln - prediction, team news, lineups
Borussia Dortmund will be aiming to return to winning ways in the Bundesliga when they host FC Koln on Saturday evening.
16 March 2023
talksport.com
Arsenal, Man United and Liverpool stars headline incredible XI of snubbed England players
Nothing captures England's astonishing strength in depth quite like the omissions of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ben White.
16 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Dallas vs. Sporting Kansas City - prediction, team news, lineups
The MLS season reaches gameweek four at the weekend as Sporting Kansas City travel to Texas to face Dallas at the Toyota Stadium in the early hours of Sunday morning.
16 March 2023
talksport.com
Man United v Fulham LIVE: Ten Hag eager for more success ahead of quarter-final
Carabao Cup champions Manchester United will be eager to keep their FA Cup run going when they host Fulham in the quarter-finals this Sunday.
16 March 2023
talksport.com
White lauded by Arsenal Invincible as defender misses out on England selection
Ben White has been lauded by Arsenal invincible Lauren having seamlessly made the transition from centre-back to right-back.
16 March 2023
talksport.com
'No chance' - Chelsea star Fofana ranks Mudryk's pace against Mbappe
Wesley Fofana insists Chelsea teammate Mykhailo Mudryk is faster than Kylian Mbappe.
16 March 2023
talksport.com
Liverpool given grim reality check over Jude Bellingham by Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand has warned Liverpool they may miss out on Jude Bellingham this summer because of their Champions League exit to Real Madrid.
15 March 2023
sportsmole.co.uk
Sergio Ramos required to take pay cut to stay at Paris Saint-Germain?
Sergio Ramos will reportedly be required to take a pay cut if he wishes to extend his contract at Paris Saint-Germain.
15 March 2023
talksport.com
Referee accused of 'bottling' decision as Palace midfielder avoids red card at Brighton
Cheick Doucoure avoided one of the 'most obvious bookings' as he escaped being sent off in Crystal Palace's trip to Brighton.

Defender