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Dec 19, 2022 · After a slow start to the tournament, Nicolas Otamendi recovered strongly to become one of the best defenders at the World Cup. The SL Benfica star was a rock at the back for Argentina in their ...
- Nayef Aguerd. Morocco were the fairytale journey of this World Cup as they made an incredible run that took them to the semi-finals. With this, they became the first African team to reach the final four of the tournament.
- Achraf Hakimi. In the Morocco squad, there is no better player in terms of skill, quality, and talent than right-back Achraf Hakimi. The defender plied his trade for Paris Saint Germain and was under pressure to deliver.
- Theo Hernandez. In 2018, when France won the World Cup, Lucas Hernandez was the designated left-back. This time, though, his younger brother Theo has taken up the mantle.
- Romain Saiss. The third Moroccan on the list, Romain Saiss, has been the heart of the Atlas Lions’ defence. The 32-year-old made 57 clearances at the tournament, the most by any player at the World Cup.
Nicolás Hernán Gonzalo Otamendi (born 12 February 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Primeira Liga club Benfica and the Argentina national team. Otamendi played for Vélez Sarsfield and Porto in his early career, winning eight major titles with Porto, including three Primeira Liga championships and ...
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- Josko Gvardiol. Learning that Josko Gvardiol is only 20 years old is one of those facts that makes you question everything you know. Not only is he built like a brick outhouse, with a beard that many men in their thirties couldn't grow, but he's also the most wonderfully composed and skilled defenders you could ever wish to see.
- Roman Saiss. Morocco's run to the World Cup semi-finals was defined by hard graft and a shared desire to give everything for the cause. No player encapsulated that mentality better than Roman Saiss.
- Cristian Romero. The modern centre-back needs to possess a lot of skills, from reading the game to strong ball control. Above all, though, it helps if you're a literal psychopath.
- Raphael Varane. At one point, it looked as though Raphael Varane would miss this World Cup entirely. Now, it's impossible to imagine this one without him.
Dec 7, 2022 · Lionel Messi identified Nicolas Otamendi and Cristian Romero as the team’s top performers in their last-16 win over Australia and, but for a massive deflection to a speculative, off-target shot ...
Dec 3, 2022 · Some massive defensive displays were needed for teams to book their spot in the last 16, and we got exactly that. So, without further ado, here are the 10 most impressive defenders in Qatar after ...
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