Depth inventory | Claude, the seven top defensive defenders in football. Makelele: Late late back Ngolo. Kanter: "71% of the earth is covered by water, 29% is covered by Kanter. "Patrick. Vieira: Midfielder's magnet Michael. Essien: Gilberto, the originator of the beast's waist. Silva: "Moving Walls" Deschamps: The Purest Defensive Back Roy. Keane: "There's only one Roy. Keane"