Who is Brazil's Best Defender?

Grinch · Feb 13, 2005

Who's Brazil's best defender today? Discussing who's the worst might be entertaining but it would have little purpose... but who is the best?

Would it be Lucio? Juan? Alex? The best can also be a fullback or a defensive mid, not necessarily a centreback. Who do you think is our best defender?

Let's have some nominations and later we can add a poll here.

ilgenio · Feb 13, 2005

I'm a little biased but I pick Cafu. He's approaching 35 but still runs with the legs & lungs of a player 10 years younger, and he still plays the game with great enthusiasm. His smile reminds me of Ronaldinho Gaucho, a player who simply enjoys playing football and I rarely (if not never) see him lose his temper on the pitch. The best right back in world football for the past decade :stuckup: and a model professional :star: :thmbup:

For zagueiros, I like what I see of Juan for the NT in Copa America and for Bayer Leverkusen so far, a shame he has to play with a partner like Roque Junior

Onree · Feb 13, 2005

Totally unrelated, but Garrincha do you know what club the Juan who was in the Arsenal youth system until January 2004 is at?

bokiko · Feb 13, 2005

lucio ...

Dae · Feb 13, 2005

Of the players I have seen (clearly not the extent of you guys) I'd say I like Alex as somebody who actually is a quality defender. Lucio and Juan are quality as well, but are as appreciated for offensive contribution as defense.

Grinch · Feb 13, 2005

khimik said:
Totally unrelated, but Garrincha do you know what club the Juan who was in the Arsenal youth system until January 2004 is at?

Fluminense. He's a reserve there.

Purger · Feb 13, 2005

Lucio

JCamilo · Feb 13, 2005

In my opinion it is Cafu. He is the most relieable defender we have, one with most regularity and the better tatical reading of all of them. But then Cafu is a obvious, because he is among the best defender in the world.
In the central defense the best defender we have was turned in a no-option by the miopism of our coaches, that is Dininho. Great covering, positioning and calm.
Of all names Parreira usually calls I am between Lucio - who is a good defender but not a good head - and Luizao, who is a good defender that have a good speed despite his size.

kaiserh · Feb 14, 2005

For me it is Lucio,followed by Juan and Luisao

Onree · Feb 14, 2005

Garrincha said:
Fluminense. He's a reserve there.

Thanks. I was wondering what happened to him and Paulinho, who was a midfielder we had. Do you know where he's gone to, as well?

:thumbsup:

(As for the topic I'd have to say it's probably Lucio.)

bokiko · Feb 14, 2005

guys did yoy see lucio`s goal with bayren yesterday ? ...fantastic !!

voka_gsw · Feb 14, 2005

kaiserh said:
For me it is Lucio,followed by Juan and Luisao

Juan from Germany? That Juan?!

elektra · Feb 14, 2005

Juan, Lucio and Luisão

I think that Rodrigo (from São Paulo FC) would became a good defender but now the guy went to Ukrainian Football and blow his chance :wallbang:

Grinch · Feb 14, 2005

The poll is up!

Well, here's the poll. If you think someone should be added, speak up.

OAnimal · Feb 14, 2005

I think Luisao, with Lucio, Alex and Anderson Polga coming close second.

brazil_forever · Feb 14, 2005

anderson polga is the most technical defender out of all the choices. my vote goes to him. i think rochemback should be in there

Rei Volante · Feb 14, 2005

Cafu for continued excellence, hunger, ambition and pure joy. Lucio when he eliminates mistakes (example England Copa 2002)

kaiserh · Feb 14, 2005

voka_gsw said:
Juan from Germany? That Juan?!

yes,from Bayer

Grinch · Feb 14, 2005

brazil_forever said:
i think rochemback should be in there

Ask and you shall receive. :shades:

ombak · Feb 15, 2005

Garrincha said:
Ask and you shall receive. :shades:

I was immensely impressed with Rochemback in the U-23s qualifying.

I'll take Álex though based on raw talent, but I haven't seen him much since going to PSV.

voka_gsw · Feb 15, 2005

kaiserh said:
yes,from Bayer

He's the worst defender in Bundesliga along with Roque Jr. They're beyond horrible.

Macumba · Feb 15, 2005

voka_gsw said:
He's the worst defender in Bundesliga along with Roque Jr. They're beyond horrible.

Nonsense. In fact, skillful Juan is PRAISED in Germany like no other GERMAN defender. Roque Junior is crap though.

Go figure !

brazil_forever · Feb 15, 2005

if i had two choices, rochemback would have been my second

brazil_forever · Feb 15, 2005

al-3arbi said:
I was immensely impressed with Rochemback in the U-23s qualifying.

I'll take Álex though based on raw talent, but I haven't seen him much since going to PSV.

i was impressed with me too in the copa america. (2001, yes that horrible copa america)

Zhuge Liang · Feb 15, 2005

I have to say Cafu. He is probably one of the most calm and cool-headed football player I've ever seen. Maybe I'm wrong, but honestly, I've never seen him mad or pissed of on the pitch eventhough he was horribly tackled. Very reliable and good work rate even in his low form.

Juan is second choice to me. Great defending skill and marking game. He surprised me by marking Ronaldo and Figo all the time in Bayer vs Real match early this season.

ilgenio · Feb 15, 2005

It's been 2 days and the thread starter has yet to cast his vote?

Who is Brazil's best defender?

Cafu (Milan)

Juan (Leverkusen)

Lucio (Bayern Munich)

Alex (PSV Eindhoven)

Luisão (Benfica)

Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid)

Belletti (Barcelona)

Edmilson (Barcelona)

Gustavo Nery (Werder Bremen)

Emerson (Juventus)

Dininho (São Caetano)

Gilberto Silva (Arsenal)

Maicon (Monaco)

Roque Junior (Leverkusen) :D

Anderson Polga (Sporting)

Fabio Rochemback (Sporting)

Who is Brazil's Best Defender?

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