July 2, 2021
With the news that Sergio Ramos' 16 years at Real Madrid is coming to an end, following five La Liga titles, four Champions League trophies, and 671 appearances, there has been plenty of plaudits aimed in the 2010 World Cup winners direction.
Few would deny that Ramos is one of the defining defenders of his generation, but is he the greatest defender or centre-back of all time?
That's the claim made by a lot of people in recent weeks, so in this opinion piece, HITC Sevens takes a look back at Ramos' achievements, his talents, and whether he can really be bestowed with such a prestigious title.
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By HITC Sevens