Real Madrid may be a club best associated with attacking talent, but that doesn’t mean they are short on legendary defenders—not by a long way.

Whether products of La Fábrica or exciting imports, Madrid has played host to many of the all-time greats in the art of defending, from cultured sweepers to dogged full backs and uncompromising stoppers.

Here are the 15 best Real Madrid defenders of all time.

Real Madrid Legends: Los Blancos Best Defenders of All Time

15. Chendo

Chendo was a regular across two decades. | Matias Nieto/Cover/Getty Images

A product of the youth academy during a golden period for La Fábrica , the homegrown right back would go on to make close to 500 appearances for Madrid during the ‘80s and ‘90s.

His career included seven league titles and two UEFA Cups, ending with the Champions League win in 1998.

14. Fabio Cannavaro

Cannavaro is widely regarded as one of the best center backs of all time.…