Finding a truly elite centre back in today’s game is like striking gold. It’s one of the most demanding positions on the ...

Who's the best centre-back in the world? We're sure you've got an idea. It's a difficult part of the pitch to judge though. Perhaps some defenders are better than they seem and simply playing in a ...

One of the best centre-backs in the Premier League, it feels like Dias didn’t get as much attention in the 2023/24 campaign. But the Portuguese was still there, at the heart of Man City’s ...

Several world-class centre-backs have played for Tottenham over the years, including Cristian Romero and Toby Alderweireld.

We've taken a look at the best centre-back duos remaining in this season's Champions League, breaking down just how they work together.

Who were the top 10 centre-backs in men's football in 2022-23? Our analysts from around the world make their case in this edition of the ESPN FC 100.

Ranking the top-10 Penn State football running backs of the last 25 years, since the year 2000, including players like Saquon Barkley, Larry Johnson & Nick Singleton.

Every six months, Kicker publishes a rankings of the best players in the Bundesliga, as well as the best German players abroad, divided into a number of categories. Today, the German football ...

Centre-backs are often overlooked when discussing the best footballers.

For years, the left-back position was overlooked, often seen as a defensive afterthought rather than a key role. It wasn’t exactly a spot players aspired to—mor ...