Better than John Terry — Pique names Premier League's greatest defender

Better than John Terry — Pique names Premier League's greatest defender

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 14:23 - 21.03.2024

Gerard Pique has revealed his pick for the best defender in Premier League history.

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has named ex-Manchester United man Rio Ferdinand as the PL's greatest-ever defender.

During an illustrious spell at Old Trafford, Ferdinand, amassed numerous accolades, including six Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League triumph, three League Cups, and one FIFA Club World Cup.

He also earned individual honors such as being named in the PFA Team of the Year six times and winning the Premier League Player of the Month award twice.

Gerard Pique picks Rio Ferdinand over John Terry

Speaking to TalkSport, Pique said "A lot of people say Terry but for me, it has to be Rio.

John Terry won 5 Premier League titles with Chelsea (IMAGO) John Terry won 5 Premier League titles with Chelsea (IMAGO)

"We are quite similar in the way we played, but he was the guy i looked up to when i arrived Manchester as a 17-year-old.

Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand | Imago

"His partnership with Vidic was incredible, probably the best during that generation in England."

Pique went on to join Barcelona and Pep Guardiola's revolution in 2008, where he played until his retirement in 2023.

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