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Defenders
John Terry (Centre-Back)
John Terry is an obvious choice for the center back role, considering his highly successful time with Chelsea.
The highest scoring defender in Premier League history, Terry was a leader on and off the pitch. A strong and commanding defender, he helped shape up Chelsea's best years. In the decade, he won three PL titles, three FA Cups, and two League Cups. Due to this successes, he was named the UEFA Club Defender of the Year for 2005, 2008 and 2009, and also received the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 2005 for his outstanding performances.
His talents and showings helped him gain a place in the FIFA FIFPro World XI from 2005 to 2009 and was also included in 2006 World Cup Team of the Tournament and the PFA Team of the Century.
Rio Ferdinand (Centre-Back)
Rio Ferdinand moved from Leeds United to Manchester United in 2002, becoming the most expensive defender of all time in the process.
Well, United recuperated all the money spent on him, with Ferdinand having a trophy-laden time at Manchester United. He won 4 PL titles in the era, along with a couple of League Cups and a certain Champions League trophy.
He was known as a no-nonsense defender and captained United through some of its most glorious years.
An excellent reader of the game, in particular, he was singled out for his unique technical ability and confidence on the ball, as well as his distribution and ability to play the ball on the ground.
He was in the PFA Premier League team of the year on four occasions (2001/02, 2004/05, 2006/07, 2007/08) as well as being included in the FIFA FIFPro World XI in 2007/08.
Ashley Cole (Left-Back)
One of the greatest left-back in the world during the decade, Ashley Cole was at his peak and was an indispensable part of the Invincibles squad of 2003/04. He played for the London rivals - Arsenal & Chelsea - winning a number of titles with both of them. A marauding left back, he excelled equally in both defense and attack. He has won 3 PL titles as well as a record 7 FA Cups. He was a part of the PFA PL Team of the Year in 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05 as well as the UEFA Team of the Year in 2004.
Gary Neville (Right-Back)
Apart from his time at Valencia, Gary Neville has had a hell of a career. Playing at Manchester United all his career, he was their first choice right back for more than a decade and arguably, the best right back to ever grace the PL.
He won five PL titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, along with the 2008 Champions League. Gary Neville was an aggressive, tenacious, and hard-tackling player, known for his work-rate, professionalism, determination, and consistency as a defender. He captained United during their most glorious years and was included in the PFA Team of the Year for five times, along with being included in the PFA Team of the Century.
Honourable mentions- Nemanja Vidic, Patrice Evra, Sol Campbell, Jamie Carragher, William Gallas
