A club that has never been rated as the best in defending, and here I have the hardest responsibility to talk about the best defenders that have ever worn Barca’s jersey. Before I dive into the list of the best Barca defenders, I would like to say that this is solely my opinion, and you are very welcome to drop your opinion in the comments. Covering all the defenders in a single content piece is not possible (every one of them needs their own content to cover all their achievements), so I might miss some of them. My list will include everyone from the most recent eras to the early stages of the club. If that sounds interesting to you, let’s dive right into it. Miguel Bernardo Bianquetti You might not even have heard of his name unless you are a die-hard Culer, but if we are talking about Barcelona defenders and history, Migueli simply has to be here. There is no way around it. Was he perfect? No. But he was consistent. And consistency in the defense is super important. Neither was he flashy like most other modern defenders, nor was he elegant in the modern sense, but what he brought to Més Que un Club was reliability and leadership, at a time when defending was most needed for a struggling team. Migueli wore the badge with pride for over 10 seasons. He fought for every ball and led the team during a difficult time. For a Barca fan like me, that is enough to earn my respect. He represented an era where defenders were judged by how hard they fought, not how well they passed. That’s why he is one of the greatest ever Barcelona defenders. Sigfrid Gracia He is the most underrated defender of this time for […]
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