It's been just a few months since the start of the new 2020/2021 Premier League season, but there are already thrills and surprises that the English League is well known for.

There are many good defenders in the Premier League that are highly rated and can withstand shoulder to shoulder. But this season's top five Premier League defenders are our list of top Premier League defenders with new recruits, rejuvenated centerbacks and young players.

 This is a list of the Premier League's best central defenders this season based on their performance so far. This EPL's list of the best defenders is in no particular order.

1. Ruben

He is solid in the defense of Manchester Siri and has helped win countless clean sheets this season.

The 23-year-old defender was recently named Manchester City's all-time leading scorer in November 2020, after playing well for the club. 

He has played 16 games so far, and has a high pass rate of 93% in the EPL and is also strong in the air duels. Million (£ 61.64 million), to sign him from Benfica, and protect the price tag by playing well. He is indeed one of the top EPL defenders in 2021.

2. John Stones - Manchester City League.

You can read the game, know where to be on the pitch at the right time, distribute the ball nicely, make accurate passes, are physically strong and look good in the air. He is scoring a lot of goals this season, and has played in 10 matches so far, scoring 2 goals in his name.

3. Alderweireld

In addition to Manchester City, England's ball-play defender and creative defender in passing the ball from behind,

Tottenham also holds the best defensive record in the Premier League this season, partly thanks to Alderweireld's outstanding performance. On the other hand, his pace is also an advantage. His match went unnoticed because it caught the attention of top clubs across Europe.

4. Harry Maguire-Manchester United 

27-year-old British defender was able to establish himself in the defense of Manchester United.

The former Leicester City man does not. He's the most expensive defender in the world, but he's become the dominant force in Manchester United's back line, has a good positioning, has a great ball calm, and has great passing skills. Harry Maguire's rise to the top he can improve and has the potential to be a great defender of the Red Devils.

5. Wesley Fofana – Leicester City

Wesley Fofana has the ability to become the best defender in the Premier League. The French International has become a powerful force in the center. Of Leicester City's defense, he goes well with the ball and is an excellent tackler with an average of 1.8 tackles per game.

The young centerback is calm with the ball at his feet and can launch the attack from behind. Fofana has averaged 4.6 ball clearances and 0.9 blocks per game this season. Also, the average number is the second highest. Intercept at EPL (2.6) this season. 

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