5 centre-backs who would have made great strikers

Football is a game that is characterized by beautiful, instantaneous transition between attack and defense. Although, people value the contribution of all eleven footballers on the pitch, some players do possess abilities that help them contribute in all parts of the pitch. Sir Alex Ferguson once very famously said, “Attack wins you games, defense wins you titles.” Here, we take a look at 5 of the top defenders in foottball who would have made great strikers had they chosen to switch their positions.

#5 Gerard Pique

Gerard Pique is a very skillful and aggresive defender, who has been a defensive rock for Barcelona during their great success in the last few years. A graduate of the famed La Masia academy, Pique is known for his great passing range, and his tendency to join in during attacks. 

Given his ability on the ball, Pique can play across the defense, and in midfield, and has shown his versatility during his formative years. His ability to finish the ball is very good, and his attacking contributions are very decisive. The defender has chipped in with goals regularly during his Barcelona career, and even before his move back to the club, he had a relatively high scoring last season at Manchester United. 

As he recently showed for Barcelona, the Spaniard is very eager to join in during attacks and has great interest in scoring goals, especially against arch-rivals Real Madrid.