Sergio Ramos' goal scoring ability...

[Rozay]

Off the top of my head, surely the greatest goal scoring centre half of modern times? I am discounting any set piece takers like too, like Sinisa, who probably scored loads, but even then, Ramos has got a fair few free-kicks in his career too.

The frequency with which he pops up with big headed goals in particular is astonishing. I have won my fair share of money on in-play bets whenever Real are tied in a game to bet on Ramos to score next.

He must have close to 50 goals for Real now surely?

 

[pascell]

Wiki has him down as having 49 goals, so you're 1 away.

 

[Needham]

Off the top of my head, surely the greatest goal scoring centre half of modern times? I am discounting any set piece takers like too, like Sinisa, who probably scored loads, but even then, Ramos has got a fair few free-kicks in his career too.

The frequency with which he pops up with big headed goals in particular is astonishing. I have won my fair share of money on in-play bets whenever Real are tied in a game to bet on Ramos to score next.

He must have close to 50 goals for Real now surely?

*quickly checks wikipedia, discovers Sergio Ramos has scored 49 goals, types "He must have close to 50 goals for Real now surely?"*
Sorry bud!

 

[OL29]

Didn't Steve Bruce hit double figures in a season for us once, I think he'd be up there in terms of prolific defenders

Edit: just checked wiki, he scored 19 for us in the 90/91 season, although I assume he must've taken penalties.

He scored 51 for us overall, which is very impressive

 

[Rozay]

Wiki has him down as having 49 goals, so you're 1 away.

Pretty sure that's just a league stat too, which is how Wiki usually show stats.

Just checked and in all competitions, he has around 70.

 

[Samid]

The definition of a clutch player.

 

[Bole Top]

Hierro also used to score a lot.

 

[Rozay]

Didn't Steve Bruce hit double figures in a season for us once, I think he'd be up there in terms of prolific defenders

Yea, that was a great season, and there have been others like Vidic and Terry in the PL, but the consistency of Ramos' goal scoring is ridiculous.

 

[Tarrou]

Blimey he's got more goals than Shola Ameobi

 

[Skills]

He's god, he rises above all mortals when his men need him the most.

 

[Rozay]

Growing up I seem to remember David Unsworth scoring lots, but I'm sure he was as much a left back as he was a centre half, and he took pens too.

 

[TwoSheds]

Hierro also used to score a lot.

Also used to play in midfield when he was younger though no?

 

[Rozay]

Also used to play in midfield when he was younger though no?

Yea, thought the same. Similar to Ivan Helguera (brilliant player) who did both.

 

[Bole Top]

Also used to play in midfield when he was younger though no?

yap. scored 26 goals in one season

 

[AgentP]

John Terry must be up there for goal scoring defenders. But I don't think he scored as often as Ramos in really important games. Not only does Ramos attack the ball so well but he also places it perfectly and gets a lot of power on the header. A lot of credit also needs to be given to the set piece takers that Madrid have had over the years. Kroos, Ozil, Di Maria, Xabi, etc have excellent delivery. The crosses by our players can't even beat the first defender. He also has players like Ronaldo, Bale, Pepe and Benzema with him in the box which makes it difficult for the opposition to just focus on him.

 

[EyeInTheSky]

Blimey he's got more goals than Shola Ameobi

So has Shola Ama

 

[WhoDaGOAT]

Gary Cahill is really good at scoring too.

 

[Pexbo]

Dion Dublin scored a few.

 

[AndyJ1985]

Not a centre half but when I think of goal scoring defensive players Roberto Carlos is the first to spring to mind.

 

[FC Ronaldo]

This vid is a good insight into the tactics to give him space at set pieces.

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[Acrobat7]

This vid is a good insight into the tactics to give him space at set pieces.

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It's quite impressive that he goes through all this motions and still ends up being offside.

 

[KN5]

I want to punch him in the face but there's no denying he's an absolute clutch beast.

 

[stretford_oslo]

The definition of a clutch player.

What's a clutch player?

 

[KN5]

What's a clutch player?

A player that shines in high pressure moments and wins you game.

 

[luke511]

Ronald Koeman scored 239 goals in 685 games as CB, that must be the best ever record? This is one thing that has puzzled me for a long time, how does that even happen!

 

[giorno]

Free-kicks, penalties, also total football meant he regularly pushed up into midfield in possession, and he had RPGs for legs

 

[Vato]

Ronald Koeman scored 239 goals in 685 games as CB, that must be the best ever record? This is one thing that has puzzled me for a long time, how does that even happen!

I knew he scored loads but that's actually ridiculous.

 

[Adisa]

What a cnut.

 

[arthurka]

And then some.. What a grade A tosser.

 

[Skills]

Conned him

 

[Fergies Gum]

Scum. Sooner we get video reviews, the better.

 

[Zoo]

Chronic scumbag. Year after year.

 

[Di Maria's angel]

Great prick being ability.

 

[lem8sh]

Herrera does the same and we love him.

 

[Dion]

Herrera does the same and we love him.

Name one time Herrera has gotten someone sent off when we're 3-1 up with 5 minutes left. Bonus points if it's in a Champions League final.

 

[Shane88]

He's a fecking disease in football.

A vile cnut.

 

[lem8sh]

Name one time Herrera has gotten someone sent off when we're 3-1 up with 5 minutes left. Bonus points if it's in a Champions League final.

That's one of the most stupid things I've ever read. As if it only counts when we're 3-1 up with 5 minutes left. Trying to get somebody sent off is wrong no matter what minute of what game of what competition.

 

[Dion]

That's one of the most stupid things I've ever read. As if it only counts when we're 3-1 up with 5 minutes left. Trying to get somebody sent off is wrong no matter what minute of what game of what competition.

Context matters have a think.

You do it to win a game and you're a shit-house. You do it in a game that is already won and you're an order of magnitude worse.

 

[Wazza4Gaffa]

The clutchest player in football and hes a Centre Back!!!

 

[Rozay]

Name one time Herrera has gotten someone sent off when we're 3-1 up with 5 minutes left. Bonus points if it's in a Champions League final.

That's an absolutely ridiculous thing to say. Like, almost amongst the MOST ridiculous things to say.