The 25 Highest-Scoring Defenders This Century Proves Sergio Ramos Is A Genuine GOAT

The 25 highest-scoring defenders of the 21st century have been revealed and it solidifies Sergio Ramos as the greatest defender of his era.

Real Madrid captain Ramos is the only defender this century to crack 100 goals, clocking in with 126 in 890 games.

He has spent 16 years of his career with 'Los Blancos' and has even started taking their penalty kicks in recent years.

Closest to Ramos in the rankings is René Aufhauser, who scored 79 goals in 455 games.

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Check out the entire list below per Transfermarkt:

25. Mijat Maric (46 goals in 283 games)

24. Gary Cahill (47 goals in 566 games)

23. Daniel Wass (47 goals in 428 games)

22. Andreas Holzl (47 goals in 312 games)

21. Luisao (48 goals in 567 games)

20. Jesus Navas (49 goals in 776 games)

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19. David Alaba (49 goals in 510 games)

18. Maxwel Cornet (53 goals in 258 games)

17. Juan Cuadrado (54 goals in 478 games)

16. Philippe Clement (54 goals in 426 games)

15. Chris Janssens (54 goals in 248 games)

14. Jan Vertonghen (55 goals in 704 games)

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13. Dani Alves (58 goals in 847 games)

12. Gerard Pique (58 goals in 708 games)

11. Roberto Carlos (58 goals in 445 games)

10. Willem Janssen (59 goals in 466 games)

9. Aleksandar Kolarov (62 goals in 588 games)

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8. Sergey Ignashevich (64 goals in 801 games)

7. John Arne Riise (64 goals in 732 games)

6. Naldo (65 goals in 510 games)

5. Branislav Ivanovic (66 goals in 691 games)

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4. John Terry (72 goals in 784 games)

3. Daniel Van Buyten (72 goals in 566 games)

2. René Aufhauser (79 goals in 455 games)

1. Sergio Ramos (126 goals in 890 games)

Ramos is currently out with an injury and his contract with Madrid is set to expire this summer.

The 34-year-old is yet to agree terms on an extension and manager Zinedine Zidane is growing frustrated at the speculation.

When asked about the situation, he remarked to AS: "You always ask me the same thing - that's impressive mate. I want him to get fit, but apart from that, nothing else."

Among the clubs interested are said to be Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

Topics: Sergio Ramos, Football, Real Madrid

Daniel Marland

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