The Best Attack-Minded Defenders in the English Premier League
The English Premier League is home to some of the best attack-minded defenders in the world. From high-flying fullbacks to towering center-backs, these defenders know how to exploit their contemporaries and find the back of the net. Today, we will take a look at a few formidable defenders who have proven notoriously difficult to mark. Here are the top five defenders who have recorded the most goals involvements (goals + assists) in the English top flight over the last six seasons.
#5 Kieran Trippier (Tottenham Hotspur/Newcastle United): 30 Goal Involvements
Newcastle United captain Kieran Trippier is kicking off this list, having recorded five goals and 25 assists in the Premier League. Trippier has played 120 games in the English top flight over the last six seasons. Between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, Trippier has been a creative force with a total of 30 goal involvements.
#4 Lucas Digne (Everton/Aston Villa): 31 Goal Involvements
Former France international Lucas Digne has been making his mark in the Premier League since joining Everton in July 2018. Over the last five years, Digne has played 186 Premier League games, scoring six times and providing 25 assists. Digne has continued to shine after moving to Aston Villa, recording a total of 31 goal involvements.
#3 Marcos Alonso (Chelsea): 31 Goal Involvements
Former Chelsea full-back Marcos Alonso had a successful stint at the club, playing 123 Premier League matches and recording 31 goal involvements. During his time at Chelsea, Alonso won every major trophy, cementing his legacy as one of the top defenders in the league.
#2 Andy Robertson (Liverpool): 63 Goal Involvements
One of the best left-backs in the world, Andy Robertson has been a key player for Liverpool since his arrival in 2017. Robertson has played 215 Premier League games for Liverpool, contributing with 63 goal involvements. He has been a crucial part of Liverpool’s success in recent years.
#1 Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool): 73 Goal Involvements
At the top of the list is Liverpool’s talented full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has been a major contributor with 73 goal involvements in the Premier League. Alexander-Arnold has played a key role in Liverpool’s success, showcasing his attacking prowess from the back.
