i admire strikers just like everyone else but i really, really like defenders.

because they resist the temptation to go front and be under the spotlight - scoring goals, giving assists - and they remain there, back on the defense line.

when the team wins, they're not given as much credits as keeper, or strikers - of course they are given compliments but they're not 'the star' or 'the hero'.

but when the team loses, they're the first ones to blame - for not keeping the 'last line' safe.

defenders are great. they do great things, not under the spotlight.