Paris Saint-Germain right back Achraf Hakimi is on an impressive scoring run at the moment, with three in nine in Ligue 1 so far this season, and if he continues to show that kind of form, he could well become one of the top-scoring defenders ever.
Paris Saint-Germain right back Achraf Hakimi is on an impressive scoring run at the moment, with three in nine in Ligue 1 so far this season, and if he continues to show that kind of form, he could well become one of the top-scoring defenders ever.
Koeman was so much more than just a defender and he shone for his lethal shot as well as his accuracy from the penalty spot. He holds the LaLiga record for consecutive penalties scored (25) and put away 99 across his entire career.
Daniel Passarella (175 goals)
He also played in Italy but is best remembered for his time at River Plate, where he became one of the club’s top scorers with 103 goals. The two-time world champion was a force to be reckoned with in the air, with Maradona saying he was the best he’d ever seen.
The Andalusian did begin his career as a midfielder but was moved into defence at Real Madrid, with his aerial prowess and strong shot helping the club lift the Champions League for the first time in 32 years. He also scored 30 goals for Spain, making him the country’s fifth top-scorer of all time.