5 defenders who have scored the most goals this season

Sergio Ramos celebrates a goal for Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos celebrates a goal for Real Madrid

#2 ROBIN GOSENS, ATALANTA | 9 goals

Robin Gosens in action for Atalanta
Robin Gosens in action for Atalanta

Atalanta were arguably the most exciting team in Serie A last season, and Robin Gosens was one of the stars.

Gosens moved to Atalanta from Heracles Almelo for €900,000 in 2017 and after a quiet first season, has become a very good player under manager Gian Piero Gasperini. The 26-year old has played as a left wing-back, left-midfielder and as a left-back last season for his side, providing good attacking impetus.

Gosens made 31 starts in Serie A last season, scoring nine goals and providing eight assists. His form has seen him linked with the likes of Juventus and Chelsea in recent months.


#1 SERGIO RAMOS, REAL MADRID | 11 goals

Sergio Ramos is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world
Sergio Ramos is regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the world

Who else? One of the best centre-backs to have played the game, Sergio Ramos' has already established himself as a great for both Real Madrid and Spain.

Ramos joined Real Madrid from Sevilla in 2005 for €27 million, and has gone on to make 650 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring an astounding 97 goals playing predominantly as a centre-back. A good penalty-taker, the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo has seen him take a large number of Los Blancos' penalties.

The 34-year old made 35 appearances in the league for Real Madrid last season, scoring 11 goals. In all competitions, Ramos scored 13 goals in 44 appearances for his side. The captain of Real Madrid, the Spain international's leadership ability has received acclaim.

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