Standout defenders in the Premier League
Three full-backs excelled this season: Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham), Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves), and Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest). Wan-Bissaka led with 66 interceptions and 64 dribbles, while Ait-Nouri contributed four goals and seven assists; Aina won possession 190 times, the highest for any defender. Calvin Bassey (Fulham) topped African players with 2,536 touches and notable defensive stats, while Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United) ranked second and third in tackles and duels, respectively.
