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Aymeric Laporte: 7 rules for the modern defender
By Andrew Murray last updated
Aymeric Laporte Manchester City's ball-playing centre-back Aymeric Laporte tells you the 7 rules you must obey to be a centre-back in a passing system
James Tomkins: Quickfire questions
By Gregor MacGregor last updated
James Tomkins Would West Ham’s silky centre back rather dispossess an opponent with a crunching tackle or a timely interception? Watch this video to find out...
Ben Davies: How Pochettino got Tottenham super-fit
By James Maw last updated
Ben Davies Tottenham's flying full-back, Ben Davies, reveals how Mauricio Pochettino has turned Spurs into one of the Premier League's fittest teams
Shield the ball like Philipp Lahm
By Alfred Galustian last updated
Philipp Lahm Follow this drill to learn the secrets of the German midfielder's flawless ball retention
Run with the ball like Dani Alves
By Ben Welch last updated
Barcelona The Barcelona and Brazil right-back is a dynamo in possession – and you can be, too
James Tomkins: Handling different opponents
By Gregor MacGregor last updated
West Ham United West Ham’s dependable centre back explains how to tailor your defensive strategy for a variety of opponents
Nemanja Vidic: Block off the path to goal
By Ben Welch last updated
Nemanja Vidic Whether you’re up against a big bruiser or a speed demon, Inter Milan’s Serbian defender has the answers
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