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?

1. 1
   Sergio Ramos

   Real Madrid's leader and goalscoring centre-back across a trophy-laden career.
2. 2
   Carles Puyol

   Barcelona's inspirational captain and rugged defensive leader.
3. 3
   Gerard Pique

   Barcelona's ball-playing centre-back and multiple title winner.
4. 4
   Roberto Carlos

   Real Madrid left-back with a thunderous shot and explosive overlapping.
5. 5
   Marcelo

   Real Madrid's attacking left-back and most-decorated defender in club history.
6. 6
   Dani Alves

   Barcelona's marauding right-back and one of the game's most decorated players.
7. 7
   Diego Godin

   Atletico Madrid's uncompromising centre-back and defensive cornerstone.
8. 8
   Manolo Sanchis

   Loyal one-club Real Madrid centre-back across two decades.
9. 9
   Jordi Alba

   Barcelona's attacking left-back whose overlapping runs powered the side.
10. 10
    Jose Antonio Camacho

    Tough Real Madrid full-back and a one-club defensive stalwart.
11. 11
    Miguel Angel Nadal

    Powerful Barcelona defender nicknamed The Beast.
12. 12
    Eric Abidal

    Versatile Barcelona defender and multiple title winner.