02.23.2017 - By Howler Magazine
The world watched as Radamel Falcao muscled John Stones off of a loose ball in a Champions League match and Stones stumbled to the ground. Our minds wandered to the days of Maldini and Nesta and Cannavaro. The quality of top center backs seems to have dropped dramatically. What's happened? Do center defenders get developed differently now? Is defending truly a lost art? Or has the game changed? Host Bobby Warshaw is joined by two MLS veteran defenders to discuss the beautiful and thankless act of defending. Chris Wingert is in his 14th year as a professional and currently plays defender for Real Salt Lake. Jimmy Conrad played 352 professional games, including 27 for the US Men's National Team. Chris, Jimmy, and Bobby discuss the nuances to defending and the minor details that make for a good defender, as well as tips for young players to improve their game. They also give their take on the current state of defenders across the world.
Bios:
Chris Wingert
Jimmy Conrad
Bobby Warshaw
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