We have said countless times that boots should not be associated with playing positions, but that does not mean that there are not some boots that remind us more of a particular position on the pitch than others. So, if you are a defender, take a look at this post and find out which football boots are most commonly used by defenders around the world.
Football boots for defenders
Nike Mercurial football boots
Although it may seem surprising, because it is one of the boots par excellence for forwards, it is also one of the most widely used by defenders around the world, although it should be noted that those who use this silo the most are full-backs, wing-backs and players looking to break away at full speed.
The new Flyknit and Airzoom casing provide extra comfort, making the American brand's fastest boot the perfect choice for wingers, full-backs and speedy players such as Davies, Cancelo and Balde from FC Barcelona, who choose Nike Mercurial as their boot of choice for defending.
adidas Predator football boots
We continue with adidas and its most powerful silo, Predator. This boot is perfect for defenders, offering a powerful, secure and durable boot that also features ribs or ‘Predator elements’ for extra support with every kick, pass or clearance.
The adidas Primeknit adapts to the foot after several uses, and from there we have a sturdy boot that enhances striking above all else. In addition, the sole is very open as it adapts to different types of footfalls, being neither too aggressive nor too soft. A safe choice that we see on the feet of Alaba, Ferland Mendy, and Spanish national team centre-back Laporte.
Puma Future Z football boots
Puma Ultra Ultimate football boots
Nike Tiempo football boots
It is possibly the model most used by all centre-backs around the world, as it seems that they prefer the comfort of traditional leather boots over synthetic boots or boots with a thread casing.
Natural leather is perhaps the key to this choice, providing a level of confidence with every touch and pass that is very difficult to replicate, thereby elevating these boots to the Olympus of defensive boots. What's more, with its latest update, we have a truly lightweight boot that combines the structure and feel of natural leather with foam reinforcement. The choice of Kounde, Rudiger and, of course, Virgil Van Dijk is simply top notch.
-
Football Boots Ultra Ultimate FG/AG Fiery Coral-Fizzy Light-Black
-56%€165.28€71.99Go to technical description -
Football Boots Tiempo Legend 9 Elite FG Guava Ice-Yellow Strike-Sunset Glow
-58%€190.07€79.99Go to technical description
And that concludes our review of the boots most commonly used by defenders. Of course, there are others that we also see a lot on the pitch, but the real question is: which ones would you choose?
Log in or
create your account
Your best self starts here. Come in and get in your prime