SvenskaFans Team of the Year: Försvarare I

Efter varje säsong väljer Premier League-redaktionerna på SvenskaFans ut sitt Team of the Year. Idag har det blivit dags att presentera den försvarare som fått flest röster.

Henrik Örtenvik

Dias med utmärkelsen bästa spelare enligt fotbollskribenterna i England.

'They’ve found a partnership at the back that’s so assured [with him and John Stones]. I don't think anybody could’ve expected Dias would make the impact he is. He’s a leader of men. He goes over to give a high five. Like Vidic at United, Kompany, they have an effect on everyone around them. Last year, after 25 games, they had conceded 29 goals. But this year they’ve conceded 15 [at the same stage of the season, and a lot of that is to do with Dias. He was captain of Benfica at 19. Certain players come in and change a team."
/Jamie Redknapp hyllar Rúben Dias

Ohotad nummer ett när Premier League-redaktionerna får säga sitt blir Rúben Dias, inhämtad från Benfica till Manchester City inför säsongen. Kanske ingen större chock, med tanke på att han plockar hem individuella utmärkelser på löpande band dessa veckor.

It’s a huge honour to win this award from the fans in my first season. This team has worked hard to keep representing you during this tough time and it was great to see some of you back yesterday! Now all our focus is on Saturday and making you all proud! ?????? pic.twitter.com/E1Bg57TQ2v
— Rúben Dias (@rubendias) May 24, 2021