There are 4 central defenders who stand out with their teams, whose goal is to be summoned to Russia 2018

In Colombia there were central defenders who left their mark in football world, such as Mario Alberto Yepes, Iván Ramiro Córdoba and Jorge 'el Patrón' Bermúdez. These players won international titles and shined at an international level. With their achievements, they were in charge of inspiring other generations. In fact, in recent years there have been emerging defense players of great level.

A new generation

Currently, there are 4 defenders whose performance excels, they are: Davinson Sánchez, Oscar Murillo, Yerry Mina, and William Tesillo. These footballers have earned a place in the national team and they expect to be taken IGNORE INTO account, by the Argentine coach José Néstor Pékerman, for the Russian World Cup 2018.

The emergence of Davinson Sánchez

The Colombian coach, Juan Carlos Osorio, discovered this young player. Later, he took him to Atlético Nacional, where he consolidated himself and won the title of Copa Libertadores de América. Following his good performance, Sánchez was transferred to Ajax of Holland.

In Ajax, the player showed a good level, so the Tottenham of England put his eyes on the player. They decided to invest in the player and they took him to the English team, there he has shown an excellent performance. What they like the most is their speed and security of the player when is defending.

With Tottenham, Sánchez has played 16 games and has become a key player in the defense due to his great level. In his sport career, he has played a total of 76 games and has scored 6 goals. At 21 years old and with 1.87 meters tall, the athlete wants people to keep talking about his talent.

In the Colombia team, he has won the vote of confidence of José Pékerman as he had an excellent defensive behavior in the game against Peru. This game was the one that allowed the national team to qualify for the 2018 World Championship in Russia. Specifically, Sánchez controlled Paolo Guerrero in a great way.

The speed of Oscar Murillo

With 29 years of age, Oscar Murillo acts with Pachuca in México where he has stood out for his leadership, security, and speed when controlling the rival strikers. Murillo is one of the great alternatives in the defensive zone for the strategist José Pékerman.

Murillo's sports career began in Boca Juniors. Subsequently, Murillo played in Centauros and Deportes Quindío, where he showed all his talent. Following his good level, he was transferred to the Colorado Rapids, where he played as a loan. Later, he went to Deportivo Pereria and then came to Atlético Nacional, where he consolidated himself with 6 titles in total: 3 Leagues, 2 Colombia Cups and 1 Super League.

For that reason, Pachuca decided to invest a good amount of money for his services and he has become a fundamental piece of equipment in the defensive zone. Murillo has won 2 titles and with the national team he had the opportunity to play the World Cup qualifying for Russia.

The safety of Yerri Mina

Guachene native defender, Yerri Mina, who was recently transferred to Barcelona in Spain, is one of the great hopes of the national team especially for the 2018 World Championship of Russia. Mina is characterized by its great competitive performance.

The footballer is left-handed, fast, possesses an excellent technique, and has great physical display when defending. Mina is also a great header and is very strong in marking his rivals. The athlete was in Pasto and went to Independiente Santa Fe, where he won the title of the Copa Sudamericana in 2015.

After his excellent performance with the 'cardinals', Palmeiras of Brazil took his services, consolidated him, and he arrived to one of the most important teams in the world as it is the Barcelona of Spain. In that team, he shares locker room with high-level stars such as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

The leadership of William Tesillo

This central defender is a key player in Independiente Santa Fe for his leadership, strength, and security when defending. It is one of the most important elements of the technician Gregorio Pérez, who considers him key and determinant in his game scheme.

Tesillo is fast, heads well, and is safe when removing the ball. He has achieved a Colombian League title with the Cardinals and reached the Bogota squad from the Junior of Barranquilla, where he was the undisputed starter. Lately, Pékerman has summoned him to the national team, and one of his wishes is to be considered for the World Cup in Russia.

These four defenders are part of a new generation of Colombian footballers, who have been standing out in this position. For the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the 4 players hope to proudly wear the 'Tricolor' jersey with the aim of Colombia proud of them.

LatinAmerican Post | Daniel Cuevas
Translated by Marcela Peñaloza