Who is the best defender in Inter Milan history?

The defensive spine of Inter Milan has been forged by some of football's most commanding figures — players who protected the Nerazzurri goal with authority and leadership. Who stands tallest as the greatest defender in the club's storied history?

1

Javier Zanetti

Argentine right back who captained Inter for two decades and became the club's greatest icon.

2

Giacinto Facchetti

Italian left back and attacking pioneer whose elegant play defined the Grande Inter era of the 1960s.

3

Giuseppe Bergomi

Italian central defender who spent his entire 20-year career at Inter, winning multiple Serie A titles.

4

Lúcio

Brazilian central defender whose commanding performances were key to the 2010 treble triumph.

5

Maicon

Brazilian right back and arguably the best full back in the world during Inter's treble-winning season.

6

Ivan Córdoba

Colombian central defender who provided nine years of reliable defending and crucial goals for Inter.

7

Marco Materazzi

Italian central defender famed for his aggressive style and dramatic presence in the 2006 World Cup final.

8

Alessandro Bastoni

Italian ball-playing centre-back who emerged through Inter's academy to become one of Europe's top defenders.

9

Milan Škriniar

Slovak central defender whose dominant displays made him Inter's defensive cornerstone for six seasons.

10

Riccardo Ferri

Italian central defender and crucial partner to Bergomi during Inter's late-1980s trophy-winning years.