Following on from the best African strikers of all time, Afrique Sports today takes a look at the ranking of the best defenders of all time on the black continent. The 10 best African defenders of all time
A land of soccer, the African continent is renowned for providing the world game with a wealth of talent. For ages, African players have been among the best in the world and continue to raise their game.
Whether in attack, midfield, defense or goal, Africa produces stars in every position. But in central defense, the continent has known and still knows Roc players who have worn the colors of Africa at club and international level. We invite you to discover the 10 best African defenders of all time.
These defenders were chosen on the basis of their impact on the national team and, above all, their club career, whether in Europe or elsewhere. They are all among the most talented footballers to have left their mark on the history of African soccer. In this ranking, 3 players were vying for first place: Rigobert Song, Lucas Radébé and Samuel Kuffour. In the end, the former Bayern Munich player, impressive in his day and indisputable wherever he went, emerged as the number 1 choice.
He is followed by former Lens player Rigobert Song, who was imperial for both club and country. He led Cameroon to win 2 successive African Cup of Nations titles. After the current Indomitable Lions coach comes Lucas Radébé. The former Leeds man, who led his team to victory at CAN 96 and to the final two years later, closes the podium. Kalidou Koulibaly, in 6th place, is the only defender still active in the ranking. He plays for Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
The 10 best African defenders in history
10 – Stephen Keshi (Nigeria)
9 – Noureddine Naybet
8 – John Mensah (Ghana)
7 – Mehdi Benatia (Maroc)
6 – Kalidou Koulibaly (Sénégal)
5 – Kolo Habib Touré (Côte d’Ivoire)
4 – Taribo West (Nigeria)
3 – Lucas Radébé (Afrique du Sud)
2 – Rigobert Song (Cameroun)
1 – Samuel Kuffour (Ghana)
| Pos | Player |
|---|---|
| 1. | Samuel Kuffour (Ghana) |
| 2. | 2 – Rigobert Song (Cameroun) |
| 3. | Lucas Radébé (Afrique du Sud) |
| 4. | Taribo West (Nigeria) |
| 5. | Kolo Habib Touré (Côte d’Ivoire) |
| 6 | Kalidou Koulibaly (Sénégal) |
| 7 | Mehdi Benatia (Maroc) |
| 8 | John Mensah (Ghana) |
| 9 | Noureddine Naybet |
| 10 | Stephen Keshi (Nigeria) |
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