The MLS is blessed with many talented and up-and-coming players drawn from various countries around the world. These soccer stars play in various positions all over the pitch and have been impressing fans and analysts alike. Defenders make up a good number in this group, and today we will be looking at the five best defenders in the MLS in 2022.
1. Kai Wagner
Wagner is a German left-back on the books of American MLS side Philadelphia Union.
The fullback has been playing for the Union since 2019. The 25-year-old is part of the solid Philadelphia back line that has only conceded 15 goals so far this season.
He is pacy full-back that likes to join the attack, but is also solid in defending.
Kai himself has featured in 22 games and contributed 5 assists.
He is regarded as one of the best young defenders in the MLS. He was part of the MLS All-Star team in 2021 and 2022.
2. Jakob Glesnes
The Norwegian defender plays for MLS side Philadelphia Union.
He’s the other half of the near-impregnable defensive wall that has conceded only 15 goals this season.
Jakob is a big, strong, imposing center-back who’s also great in the air. He loves to make tackles and is also great passer of the ball.
Glesnes has so far featured in all 25 league games played this season and provided 2 assists.
3. Sean Nealis
Sean is a New York Red Bulls defender that competes in the American MLS.
The 25-year-old has been on the books of Red Bull since 2019. This year, he established himself as one of the best soccer defenders in America.
The center-back has so far played 21 games this season. His impressive defensive displays have ensured that the club has only conceded 21 goals in the 21 games he has so far played.
The American is regarded as one of the best defenders in the league because of his composure on the ball, tactical intelligence, awareness, and superior positioning.
4. Adam Lundqvist
The former Swedish international is a left-back that plays for MLS side Houston Dynamo FC.
The 28-year-old is a solid and experienced fullback joined Dynamo in 2018.
Lundqvist is currently playing his final season with Houston, but that hasn’t stopped him from being as reliable as ever.
The Swede is an attacking full-back who can whip deadly crosses into the opponents box. He also does a tremendous job at defending.
Adam has so far played 22 league games and provided 5 assists.
5. Guzman Corujo
Corujo is an Uruguayan defender who joined MLS franchise Charlotte FC at the beginning of the season.
The 26-year-old center-back is an uncompromising defender who’s also strong in the air.
Guzman has so far featured in 21 league games and has 1 goal to his name.
He is also highly regarded and respected. Many soccer analysts in the MLS rate him as one of the best defenders in the league.
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