Which Premier League Defender Are You?

Are you a no-nonsense tackler, a ball-playing centre-back, or an attacking full-back with endless energy? Whether you love crunching tackles, last-ditch blocks, or bombing forward to assist goals, this quiz will reveal which Premier League defender you’re most like! Answer these 10 fun questions to find out!

1/10

The opposition striker is through on goal! What do you do?

Time my tackle perfectly and win the ball cleanly

Sprint back and make a heroic last-ditch block

Use my strength to shoulder-barge them off the ball

Track their run and wait for the perfect interception

2/10

What’s your best defensive skill?

Reading the game and positioning myself well

Never backing down from a physical battle

Dominating in the air and winning headers

Keeping calm under pressure and playing out from the back

3/10

Your team is winning 1-0 in the 90th minute. What’s your mindset?

Stay switched on and focus on keeping a clean sheet

Throw my body in the way of everything to stop a goal

Win every aerial duel and clear the danger

Keep possession and calmly see out the game

4/10

Pick a legendary defender as your idol!

Paolo Maldini – the king of positioning

Nemanja Vidić – fearless and never afraid of a tackle

Glenn Roeder – strong, vocal, and always leading the line

Rio Ferdinand – classy, composed, and great on the ball

5/10

How do you deal with a tricky winger?

Stay tight and make sure they never get past me

Put in a hard but fair tackle to show them who's boss

Use my strength and experience to guide them away from goal

Match them for pace and wait for my moment to steal the ball

6/10

Your team has a corner. What’s your role?

Stay back and make sure we’re safe from counter-attacks

Get into the box and challenge for every header

Be the main aerial threat and attack the ball

Look for a short pass to keep possession and create a chance

7/10

What’s your go-to defensive celebration?

Punching the air

A huge roar and chest-bump with my teammates

Pointing at my teammates and telling them to stay switched on

A cool nod – just another day at the office

8/10

Your playing style in one word is...

Intelligent

Tough

Burly

Calm

9/10

What type of boots are you wearing?

Classic black – all about tradition

Tough and durable – built for solid, no nonsense tackles

Big and bold – just like my personality

Sleek and stylish – modern defender vibes

10/10

How do you celebrate a hard-fought win?

Stay humble and focus on the next game

Fire up the dressing room with pure passion

Lead the post-match interview and rally the team

Cool social media post with a tactical breakdown

You are: Virgil van Dijk!

You’re a composed, intelligent defender with world-class positioning. You rarely need to dive into tackles because you read the game so well. You’re a true leader at the back, always calm and collected under pressure.

You are: Lisandro Martínez!

You’re a warrior! Aggressive, passionate, and never afraid of a challenge, you give 100% in every tackle. Your fearless approach makes you a fan favourite, and attackers know they’re in for a tough battle against you.

You are: Dan Burn!

You’re a rock-solid centre-back who dominates in the air and commands the defence. Strong, physical, and always up for a battle, you make sure your team stays organized and tough to beat.

You are: William Saliba!

You’re a modern, ball-playing defender with confidence and composure. You love bringing the ball out from the back, keeping possession, and starting attacks. Cool under pressure, you make defending look effortless.

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