Top 5 Best Defenders in the South African PSL
In the game of football, every position in the field of play is important. The defence is there to carry the weight, to protect and serve, the middle field is there to create and control the game and strikers are there to finish the job. However, defence carries the hopes of a team as they protect the achievement of a team. These are the top 5 defenders who rise to the task and fight for their teams in the PSL so far.
1.Rivaldo Coetzee is calm and confident with the ball on his feet and can play and work hard. This is no surprise since lost of teams are in need of his signature both locally and internationally and he is young and still has some game time in his career.
2.Eric Mathoho is forever present in the game and thus he is a regular at Chiefs and Bafana Bafana starting line up. He is great at aerial balls defending and scoring. He is known for his headers.
3.Thulani Hlatshwayo has great presence in the field. A captain who leads by example through scoring and defending Wits lead. Thus Wits is on top of the league. No only is he Tyson but strikers are intimidated by his physical prowess and great energy. Another regular for Bafana Bafana.
4.Wayne Arendse is another great defender and scorer for the Brazilians. He punishes oppositions when its least expected and has great discipline. He matures with each game and a great gentleman on the filed.
5.Thabo Nthethe, as known as captain fantastic carried Sundowns PSL and CAF dreams on his shoulders and he delivered. Ever since leaving Bloemfontein Celtic he is a regular for Sundowns starting eleven. He can clear balls well, score penalties and can communicate well in the defence.
