La Liga is home to some of the best defenders in world football, and the wages they earn reflect their importance to their ...

Finding a truly elite center-back in today’s game is like striking gold. It’s one of the most demanding positions on the pitch—requiring not just physical domin ...

In modern football, top-class center-backs are just as valuable as elite forwards. Defenders who combine physicality, ...

Ranked! The 10 best centre-backs in the world Ryan Dabbs March 27, 2023 at 12:22 PM·6 min read Read full article Toby Alderweireld ...

At the heart of the defence are the centre-backs, and there are some big ones set to feature at Euro 2024. But the question is, who’s the best? To create a list, we’ve used the Twenty3 ...

The center backs in particular hold regular meetings to discuss game performance and what could be done better. “We [all] sit down before games.

We've taken a look at the best centre-back duos remaining in this season's Champions League, breaking down just how they work together.

Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are leading a renaissance of sorts for featured running backs, and now the sport’s top two rushing stars go head to head when the Baltimore Ravens host the ...

We take a look at the top 10 most overrated RBs in NFL history, featuring a few former Steelers and a once-promising Packer.

Who were the top 10 centre-backs in men's football in 2022-23? Our analysts from around the world make their case in this edition of the ESPN FC 100.

Quitman (Miss.) four-star Akylin Dear, the top-ranked running back in the 2025 class, remains available following his recent de-commitment decision in June.