sport news Barcelona hero Carles Puyol says Gerard Pique is world's best defender

'Without a doubt': Barcelona legend Carles Puyol names Gerard Pique as best defender in the world ahead of Virgil van Dijk and Sergio Ramos Carlos Puyol has shown his loyalty to Barcelona is as strong as ever  He thinks former team mate Gerard Pique is still the best centre back today  Pique continues to anchor the Barcelona defence as they seek glory this season 

By Matthew Smith For Mail Online

Published: 14:19 GMT, 26 March 2019 | Updated: 14:19 GMT, 26 March 2019

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Carlos Puyol has shown his loyalty to Barcelona is as strong as ever when asked to name who he thinks is the best defender in the world. 

The former Nou Camp captain thinks his old team mate Gerard Pique is still the best centre back playing the game today. 

The likes of Virgil van Dijk, Matthijs De Ligt and Sergio Ramos all have good claims for the title, but Puyol is certain that his fellow Catalan remains above the rest. 

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