Top 5 defensive records amongst European clubs this season

#4 Stade Reims | 21 goals conceded

Reims have been able to rely upon their defensive ability to secure a top-half place in Ligue 1.

When thinking about the best defensive records in Europe, Stade Reims do not come to mind. However, the Ligue 1 side's defence has been up there with the very best around Europe this season and better than the likes of PSG and Manchester City.

In fact, Reims have conceded just 21 goals so far in the current Ligue 1 season which is half of what they conceded last season with 11 games to go. Their solid defensive record has seen them rise up to 8th in the league table and above the likes of Nice and two points away from AS Monaco.

Stade Reims have really been excellent over the last 5 seasons in terms of recruiting and players development. Anyone working in recruitment or you transfer aficionados out there should take a deep dive into them truly impressive considering their budget

— El Pivote (@elpivoteftbl) March 5, 2020

The Reims manager, David Guion, has relied upon the likes of Axel Disasi and Yunis Abdelhamid as well as the rest of the back four to carry a side that have the best defensive record in the league, but also the worst attacking record with just 25 goals scored so far this season.