Who is currently the best defender in the world and why?
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The legendary A.C. Milan back, Paolo Maldini would be my choice. His knowledge of defensive tactics, and supreme ball handling rates in top ranks of the world's top players in any position.
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finnan, he will be the best choice because he is the 1 who is playing and he is an all round better defender
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Italy will have the best defense in the tournament, but do not rule out either Mexico or Portugal as they have a relatively easy schedule.  Brazil scores many goals every tournament, but I believe either Spain or Ukraine will put up a big number against Saudi Arabia and have the scoring lead in group play.
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Well in his prime I think Ronaldo,but now Ronaldinho has surpassed Ronaldo.Well I'd say Brasil is the best International team.In 2002 Brasil won the world cup.They absolutely dominate Football.They have a great lineup including Ronaldo, Ronaldinho,Kaka, and Adriano.I think Italy might be the only team that can take down Brasil even though there noy ranked that high.For this yreas world cup I think I like Brasil to win it.
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Brazil, they will defend there title for a few reasons. First, in the goal they have a great golie Dida, who will be hard to beat. Next, moving up the field they have a great defense, Roberto Carlos, Cafu, and Roque Junior are all phenomenal and it will be hard for any attack to break them down. Next, in the midfield Brazil has players like Ronaldinho and Kaka who are great on and off the ball and can break any defense down. Lastly, the forwards are simply amazing. Ronaldo is one of the worlds greatest players ever and can change a game instantly. Also, they have the young talents in Adriano and Robinho who are also great players. This attack combined with the great midfield play are sure to produce many goals. Thats why Brazil will win the world cup this year.
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THE BEST OF THE BESTEST IS\nPELE\n\n\nBEST Players:\nAndriy Shevchenko "#7 Ukraine"\nZinedine Zidane "#10 France"\nSaeed Owairan "#10 Saudi Arabia"\nRafael Márquez "#4 Mexico"\nDiego Armando Maradona "#10 Argentina\nRonaldo "#9 Brazil"\nRivaldo "#10 Brazil"\nPele "O Rei" "#10 Brazil"\nEusebio "The Black Panther" "#10 Portugal" \nBastian Schweinsteiger "#7 Germany"\nDavid Beckham "#7 England"\n\nNew players 2Cheer:\nAndres Guardado "#19 Mexico"\nMabrouk Zaid "#1 Saudi Arabia\nSota Hirayama "#5 Japan"\nAndrey Rusol "#8 Ukraine\n\nBEST GOALCH "GoalKeeper":\nOleksander Shovkovsky "#1 UKRAINE"\nOliver Kahn "#1 Germany"\nOswaldo Sanchez "#12 Mexico"\nFabien Barthez "#16 France"\nLee Woon-jae "#1 South Korea"
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I'm not sure if you are asking "ever" or "right now."  I'll respond as if you are asking the if he's the best player in the world now.\n\nI think the answer is yes.\n\nI wasn't immediately won over by him, but over time and through watching him work his magic, I do believe he is the greatest player in the world.\n\nHe is pretty much a creative genius.  Some people would argue Thierry Henry, Andrei Shevchenko, or others are the best in the world, but I thinkt here is no comparison...and that is why Ronaldinho is the best.  He is unlike any other.  A player like Henry has an incredible ability to score goals, as does Shevchenko, but I think Ronaldinho is the best all-around, most versatile player.  He is more creative than any other player, so in addition to finishing goals on his own, he has the ability to create for teammates.  I think that he, more than any other player in the world, makes every other player on the field better.  This is so dangerous because if opposting teams choose to defend him, he'll create for others.  And if he isn't guarded closely enough, he'll put it away himself.\n\nI think what he does with the ball is miraculous and he is on a level that nobody else in the world is at (not to take away from the ability of other great players).\n\nI may be biased because I did not grow up in the era with Pele and Diego Maradona, but I do believe that by the end of Ronaldinho's career, he will be etched among the greats forever.  People will talk about Pele, Maradona, AND Ronaldinho.
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Since, it is best ball skills. I believe you have to go with Ronaldinho. He is one of the smartest players WITH the ball. Not to mention his unbelievable athleticism and creativity with the ball.
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My best defender in this year's world cup is John Terry of England and Chelsea.
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Henry is the world's best striker.  no question.\nronaldinho is the world's best player.  you don't become fifa player of the year two years in a row if you're not the world's best player.  but i wouldn't call him a midfielder.  he's the best forward in the game hands down.  it's just that as the forward who usually lines up behind the striker, he has to do more than just score goals.  his passes and dribbling are sick.  if you want great midfielders, look at the likes of figo and zidane.  but they're past their prime, so take a look at those up and coming superstars...frank lampard, steven gerrard and michael ballack (if 29years old is up and coming).  they won't score goals like ronaldinho (maybe lampard), but they control the flow of the game better.  \nas for beckham, he used to be the world's best free-kicker, when he was with Manchester United.  He still is, and his long balls are beautiful.  but he's a much better player now.  he's a better all around midfielder than he was five years ago.\nRio Ferdinand cost Manchester United alot of games this year.  without him, they could've had a better December and maybe even the Premiership title.  \nJohn Terry is awesome.  You don't win the PFA award (last year) as england's best player, especially as a defender, unless you're fuckin awesome.  he just might be the best player in a stacked chelsea squad.
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Reference to last fifa record it's ronaldinio\nbut we can say one of the best not the best
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cesc fabregas. he has potential to be the worlds best . hes already one of the best at 19 let alone 26 or something
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The definitive favorite for the World Cup is Brazil with the world's best offense featuring a wealth of forward talent--Ronaldo, Adriano, and Robinho--along with a spread of midfielders--including the world's current football king Ronaldinho--equal to England's. It doesn't hurt to have a fantastic keeper in Dida and defenders like Roberto Carlos and Lucio to fall back on if and when the goals dry up. Look for Team "Brasil" to win a second straight World Cup and a record sixth in their rich football history.
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Pele` without a doubt was THE BEST. Following hin very, very far one from Eusebio - George Best - Sivori: it only depends from personal opinion.
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Probably Terry and Carragher.\nCampbell has been out for long periods this season and doesn't look the same player he was a few years ago\nFerdinand has been making basic errors.  You can't do that in a cup competition because 1 mistake could be the goal that sends you home.\nThe two who have been most solid all season are JT and JC.  They are also in the clubs with the best defensive records this season.\nDoes that help, Mr Erikssen?  Now go win the trophy!
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Italy, have you seen Zambrotta, Cannavaro, Nesta, and Buffon play?\n\nENGLAND, USA ITALIA:\n\nGermany has some of the worst defenders in the world currently.
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*Defender: \n-Kompany 19 years (Belgium/Anderlakht)\n*Midfield: \n-Messi 20 years (Argentina/Barcalona) \n-C.Ronaldo 20 years (Portugual/Man UTD)\n-Francesc Febregas 19 years (Spain/Arsenal)\n*Attak: \n-Adu 15 years (USA/D.C United) \n-Rooney 19 years (England/Man UTD)\n-Robinho 20 years (Brasil/Real Madrid)\n\nthese are all the coming stars in the world. Watch them all and enjoy their games.