Defensive leaders: Marquinhos and Rúben Dias celebrate their birthdays today
Defenders may rarely be the most celebrated stars of the game – but they are the ones who underpin many of the greatest achievements in football’s history. And today, coincidentally, two of the best defenders of their generation are celebrating their birthdays: Marquinhos and Rúben Dias. Captains, leaders and Ballon d’Or nominees, the Brazilian and the Portuguese represent a position that almost never takes centre stage, but which remains indispensable to any winning team.
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