From a young age, Ligue 1 defenders begin to adapt to the increased physical loading and more ruthless tactical demands of first-team football. This is a marked departure from the Premier League.

Considering the significance of a strong defence, here's a look at the five best Ligue 1 defenders in 2021: #5 William Saliba. William Saliba has been sensational for Ligue 1 side Marseille.

CJ Egan-Riley believes Marseille is the right place to take the next step in his career, after joining on a free transfer ...

The Premier League has also paid more than €388million to Ligue 1 clubs for centre-backs — more than any other league. Of course, the real question is why? It is one addressed by Jacob ...

Speaking on the new Inside Track, Pete O’Rourke mentioned that Newcastle United are keeping a keen eye on Olympique Marseille ...

A prominent France youth international, the 20-year-old Digne already has nearly 50 Ligue 1 appearances under his belt and has demonstrated his capabilities as a modern, proactive full-back.

Over the last few years, Ligue 1 has produced a healthy number of good defenders. These players have moved on to bigger clubs but there are other bargains on the horizon.

We are only on the eve of week four of the new Ligue 1 season, and it’s fair to say that PSG has yet to face any serious attacking threat, but there are signs that their Brazilian skipper has ...

Versatile Lille defender Bafodé Diakité is the latest name linked with a big-money Sunderland move. Sunderland are reportedly pushing to sign Lille defender Bafodé Diakité, with the Black Cats said to ...

Nice defender Jean-Clair Tobido has reportedly given the green light for a potential move to Juventus. The Bianconeri have pinpointed Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori as their ideal target to ...

Ligue 1 Defender Reportedly ‘Very Close’ To Joining Lazio. ... Lazio have reportedly accelerated their attempts to bring in RC Strasbourg central defender Abakar Sylla to the Italian capital.