Who is the best defender in La Liga history?

Clasico icons and one-club legends from Madrid to Barcelona stake their claim. Who defended best?

Sergio Ramos

Real Madrid's leader and goalscoring centre-back across a trophy-laden career.

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Carles Puyol

Barcelona's inspirational captain and rugged defensive leader.

2/12

Gerard Pique

Barcelona's ball-playing centre-back and multiple title winner.

3/12

Roberto Carlos

Real Madrid left-back with a thunderous shot and explosive overlapping.

4/12

Marcelo

Real Madrid's attacking left-back and most-decorated defender in club history.

5/12

Dani Alves

Barcelona's marauding right-back and one of the game's most decorated players.

6/12

Diego Godin

Atletico Madrid's uncompromising centre-back and defensive cornerstone.

7/12

Manolo Sanchis

Loyal one-club Real Madrid centre-back across two decades.

8/12

Jordi Alba

Barcelona's attacking left-back whose overlapping runs powered the side.

9/12

Jose Antonio Camacho

Tough Real Madrid full-back and a one-club defensive stalwart.

10/12

Miguel Angel Nadal

Powerful Barcelona defender nicknamed The Beast.

11/12

Eric Abidal

Versatile Barcelona defender and multiple title winner.

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