Association Football Defenders
Players who specialize in defending in association football, including full-backs and center-backs.
Articles with this tag: 10
Updated: May 14, 2026
Ahmad Alasgarov
Ahmad Latifovich Alasgarov
Alfonso Portugal
Alfonso Portugal — Mexican footballer and Club América captain
Amin Nasir
Amin Nasir: Singaporean footballer and coach
Amos Cardarelli
Andrés Escobar
Andrés Escobar — Colombian footballer and symbol of sportsmanship
Artur Correia
Artur Correia (1950–2016): Portuguese right back and Benfica stalwart
Bigode
Bigode (1922–2003): Brazilian left-back and national team defender
Bill Foulkes
Bill Foulkes: Manchester United Defender and Long-serving Club Stalwart
Bill Slater (footballer)
Bill Slater (footballer): career and legacy of William John Slater
Carmelo Simeone
Carmelo Simeone — Argentine football defender (1933–2014)