Britain has been lucky to produce countless great defenders in football history. From Bobby Moore to John Terry and Gary Neville to Ashley Cole , each position in the backline has been occupied by a legend. This has made picking the very best defenders a thankless job, not least because comparing players across different eras can be very problematic.
The expectations of full-backs and centre-backs today is significantly different to ten years ago, let alone half a century. But to make it easier and take subjectivity out of the debate, GIVEMESPORT tasked ChatGPT with selecting the 14 greatest defenders of all time from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. 14 Sol Campbell What ChatGPT said: "Campbell was a key player in Arsenal’s "Invincibles" season, known for his strength, pace, and leadership.
He also played a significant role for Tottenham Hotspur and Portsmouth." A 20-year Premier League and 11-year international career has cemented Sol Campbell’s place as one of the greatest British defenders in history. He had spent nine years at Spurs, and was well on his way to becoming a club legend, if he was not already, but controversially joined their bitter rivals Arsenal on a free transfer, a move that has left him hated on the white side of North London.
In 195 appearances, he won two Premier League titles and two FA Cups with the Gunners. His individual efforts were also recognised, with three appearances in the PFA Team of the Year awards. 13 Willie Woodburn Wha.