There are players who are known for their aggression and physical style of play. They are usually strong men and play important roles on the pitch, acting as key tactical pieces for the manager. Aggressive and strong players with top physicality are generally known as beasts, and their work rate on the pitch is something that stands out as well. Here are 11 players who are absolute beasts, with their aggression, physicality and work rate in their respective positions.
Goalkeeper:
Joe Hart (Manchester City)
Goalkeepers don’t generally fall into the “beast” category unless it is Oliver Kahn or Manuel Neuer. But in the EPL, Joe Hart is probably the most aggressive goalkeeper with his vocal nature, and his tendency to charge down his area to gather loose balls before his opponents. Who’d forget that incident in the World Cup where he was pictured screaming for the ball?
Defenders:
Branislav Ivanovic (Chelsea)
The Chelsea defender capable of playing Right Back or Center Back is a tank. He is big, strong and a willing runner. He may be slower than natural fullbacks, but he has huge appetite for the game in both offensive and defensive areas of the pitch. His stamina, aggression and closing down is something which makes him one of the best defenders around.
Vincent Kompany (Manchester City)
He is the best defender in the league in terms of pure quality. He is best known for his aggressive style of defending. He is huge and strong, and doesn’t shy away from closing down the best of dribblers and winning the ball. He has the ability to start offensive moves from the back and has more mobility than what his physique may offer to the viewer.
Eliaquim Mangala (Manchester City)
He is Man City’s new recruit and is yet to play a match in the Premier League. But, the fact that he’s known for his strength, aggression and pace, he immediately categorizes into the Beast Category. He is very fast for a center back, and is a top tackler and ball player. Man City would soon make him the first choice when he becomes match fit.
Alberto Moreno (Liverpool)
Catch him if you can. I’m sure you wouldn’t. He has taken to the Premier League pretty well. The pace he has is too much for teams to deal with in counter attacking situations. He becomes a top player even in defence as well as offense. He is the fastest Left Back in the league and that does categorize him into the Beast Category.
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