To be one of the most expensive centre-backs makes one feel proud. — Nicolas Otamendi Copy Share Image
Centre-backs with good technique can move the ball forward, even when under pressure. — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
I think it's a natural progression: a lot of centre-backs start wide when they're young and move inside. — Joe Gomez Copy Share Image
Great keepers and centre-backs were what the English were brought up on. — Tony Adams Copy Share Image
Some of the centre-backs are 90 kg. I'm only 70-something kilos - so I need to be strong. — Danny Welbeck Copy Share Image
If I watch big games like the Champions League on TV then I'm definitely watching what different centre-backs are doing in certain… — Virgil van Dijk Copy Share Image
When you make a mistake, and the team is not doing well in defence, then the centre-backs and the 'keeper suffer more… — Rafael Benitez Copy Share Image
The two centre-backs, Rob Huth and Wes Morgan, are in many ways journeyman pros, but they have that wonderful attitude and never-say-die… — Gary Lineker Copy Share Image
Porto prepared me really well and this didn't go unnoticed in Spain, as before I went to Real Madrid the club were… — Pepe Copy Share Image
“Ronaldo also dropped deep to receive the ball, turn round and run towards goal – and he always found space as the… — Guillem Balague Copy Share Image
If you've got Godin and Chiellini as your centre-backs, then you can have more attacking full-backs, as opposed to defensive ones. — Steve Nicol Copy Share Image
There are those who condemn five in midfield as a negative tactic, but when a side's centre-backs are as hapless as Chris… — Matthew Engel Copy Share Image
Centre-backs usually get criticised for clearing the ball long, but it's easier doing this than risking a pass. If you lose the… — Thiago Silva Copy Share Image
Right backs now should be the highest paid players in every team! Strikers just have to score. Midfielders, they pass. Goalkeepers make… — Cafu Copy Share Image
“Pep had analysed Real Madrid in detail and, an hour and a half before the game, he got Messi, Xavi and Iniesta… — Guillem Balague Copy Share Image
