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Here is a list combined of the top 5 most impressive defenders so far this season.
5. Kolo Toure
Kolo Toure is a modern day Premier League great. After winning tittles with Arsenal and Manchester City, the Ivorian made the move to Merseyside at the start of the season, and although Liverpool fans were a little sceptical at the start, as he is getting older and left Manchester City in controversial circumstances, there is no sense of doubt anymore, as he has proven himself to still be one of the top defenders in the Premier League.
After success with two of England’s biggest clubs, there’s no reason why he can’t do it with all over again with Brendan Rodgers’ side.
4. Dejan Lovren
Southampton may be fading away from their early season rush, and will most likely start to feel the mid season blues, but they have already done enough to make themselves genuine Europa League contenders. Pablo Daniel Osvaldo, Adam Lallana and Gaston Ramirez have all impressed, but no player has been as important as former Olympique Lyon defender Dejan Lovren, who is inarguably one of the best defenders in England.
It is likely that the Croatia international will get a big move in January, with Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United all needing to refresh their defences.
3. Vincent Kompany
Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany is the only player left from the Thaksin Shinawatra era, and there are clear reasons why. The likes of Robinho, Elano, Javier Garrido, Geovanni and Jerome Boateng have all moved on, while the Belgium international has become a firm fan favourite at the Etihad Stadium.
As usual, the former Anderlecht man has led from the back, and in many people’s opinion, he is the best defender the Premier League has to offer.4. Sylvain Distin
He may have turned 36 last week, but there is still no slowing down for the big Frenchman, as he has played a big role in Everton’s early push for a Champions League spot. Distin has more experience than most defenders currently plying their trade in the Premier League, as he has had spells at the likes of Paris Saint Germain, Newcastle, Manchester City and Portsmouth before making the move to the blue side of Liverpool.
1. Laurent Koscielny
Arsenal are looking to be in their best shape in years, with the likes of Aaron Ramsey and Olivier Giroud finally stepping up, while the signings of Mesut Ozil and Mathieu Flamini has added depth and confidence. Though there is one player who has been playing at the same level throughout his whole Arsenal career, and this season has been no different, as Laurent Koscielny has been a rock in the centre of the Gunners defence.
Many people think, including myself, that Koscielny is the best defender in the Premier League, and with his performances this season, there is no real argument to prove the contrary.
