5 most overrated defenders in the world right now

#4 Gerard Pique

Is he really as good as people say?

While Barcelona may not agree with his inclusion in this article, given his good form this season, the truth is that after winning every trophy with club and country - barring the Confederations Cup - Gerard Pique has become an enigma that people assume to be of the supreme order.

There is little doubt that he was one of the best players under Pep Guardiola, but the Pique we know now is not the player that played alongside Carles Puyol. Beside Puyol, the Catalan was one of the best center-backs in the world.

It was mainly because the former Barcelona captain covered for him when he made those adventurous forays, however, when Barca lost their legendary captain, Pique’s shortcomings became apparent.

While Samuel Umtiti’s arrival may have helped Pique, a defender that is actually overly-reliable on his partner-in-crime and can't function the same way without a good one can’t be labeled as extraordinary.

But the thing is, Pique is.