Top 10 best centre-backs in Premier League history according to Jamie Carragher!

Best centre-backs in the English Premier League

Best centre-backs in Premier League history? Who is the all-time best centre-back in Premier League ever? There are plenty of great centre-backs in England. Some of these footballers are also some of the best centre–backs in the world. There are plenty of great English centre backs, German centre backs and Spanish centre backs who are some of the football greatest centre backs.

Best centre-backs in Premier League history

However for now we are going to focus centre backs in England and footballers who are playing in the English Premier League. We have based this list of information from Jamie Carragher, one of the best ever centre-backs ever in English Premier League history.

So the questions are “who are the top 10 best ever Premier League centre-backs” and who is the best centre back according to Sky Pundit Jamie Carragher? Here we will go trough all time best Premier League centre-backs that are the best ever in history according to Sky Pundit Jamie Carragher.

Best centre-backs ever according to Jamie Carragher?

Of course, the list is just down to opinion, but as a respected centre-back himself, his opinion is one that is highly valued. We recently did a list with 10 players ROBBED of the PFA Player of the Year award and a list with the best ever full-backs of all time, so check those list out too.

So who is on the list of Jamie Carragher’s favourite ever Premier League centre-backs? Here is the list of Jamie Carragher’s best ever Premier League centre-backs. These are the best english centre-backs of all time.

10) Sami Hyypia

Sami Hyppia is one of the best centre-backs in Premier League history. Hyypia is another Liverpool legend who was a fantastic defender, partnering with Jamie Carragher for many years. The Fin was a real presence at corners and that’s what helped make him such a great player in a Red shirt.

9) Marcel Desailly

Marcel Desailly is also a Premier Legue centre back that is considered to be one of the best centre-backs in England. Desailly was a superstar for Chelsea during his time at Stamford Bridge. He made 158 appearances and scored 6 goals.

8) Sol Campbell

Campbell had a fantastic career and was most well-known for his time at Arsenal, where he was part of the ‘Invincibles’ squad.

7) Jaap Stam

Stam spent 3 years playing for Manchester United under Sir Alex Ferguson. Due to his wide range of skills, he was also capable of playing as a full-back, he was a tremendously strong player.

6) Nemanja Vidic

The United legend won 5 Premier League titles under Sir Alex Ferguson and it’s not surprise that he makes this list- in fact I would rate him higher than some of the other centre-backs to come.

5) Ricardo Carvalho

The former Chelsea defender is rated highly by Jamie Carragher. He’s a leader who won many things during his time at Chelsea.

4) Vincent Kompany

When fit, Kompany is perhaps the best Premier League centre-back currently playing. His leadership and attacking presence are second to none, he’s a top top player, but his injury problems are causing him difficulties.

3) Rio Ferdinand

Ferdinand was partner to Nemanja Vidic in an unbreakable United defence for years under Sir Alex Ferguson. A true legend at Old Trafford who won 6 Premier League titles and the Champions League during his time in a United shirt.

2) Tony Adams

Tony Adams is one of the top best centre-backs in Premier League ever! Adams played a solid part in league title wins for Arsenal in the late 90s and early 00s, he’s quite rightly regarded as one of the best ever Premier League centre backs, and Jamie Carragher agrees.

1) John Terry – The best centre-back in Premier League history

John Terry is considered to be the best centre-back in Premier League history! Coming to the end of his Chelsea career, Terry has been a magnificent defender for many years. He’s won the league 4 times at the heart of Chelsea’s defence. We don’t know where he will end up next season, but he’s been linked with many Premier League clubs.

Do you agree with Jamie Carragher? Who are the best ever Premier League centre-backs? Tell us who you think is missing!

By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10