A cliche of the modern game is that defenders don't get enough praise, instead it's reserved for the goalscorers, magic midfielders and great goalkeepers - but that might just be changing.
It's no longer a shock to see defenders on the scoresheet, while their ability on the ball is paramount in progressing play. With the Premier League season entering its final few rounds, it'll be those reliable heads at the bottom end of the pitch who'll go a long way to deciding where each team lands in the table at 5pm on Sunday, May 22.
As legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once said: "Attack wins you games, defence wins you titles." After naming our top 10 goalkeepers of the campaign, it's time to put the spotlight on the defenders and rank the very best this term has had to offer.
