How to Become a Smart Centre-Back? (Sergio Ramos and van Dijk Analysis)

To become a Centre-Back in football is no easy task. Let's learn from the best by conducting an analysis on how Sergio Ramos and Virgil van Dijk -two world-class CBs operate in defense.
I will conduct an analysis of the two in order to provide a crisp idea of what a center-back is expected to do in various situations. A tactical breakdown of game-changing moments has been done to better explain the player's decision-making.
I hope you will be able to learn something new from this video.
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[@ridzuanawang3193]

Sergio Ramos is a superb player/defender.. hate him or like him.. he looks short but is actually 6 foot tall.. he leaps at an amazing height.. I wonder what were the scouting team thinking when they first saw him..

[@12yardsfootball]

He's an amazing player and is so vital to Real Madrid even at 34. I recently found an interesting interview of him when he was a kid. If you wanna see it, here is the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoG0hISPmb-nodU I have requested a translation of the same from the Real Madrid subreddit. Let's see if I can get some help.

[@michaelfinnegan4902]

I do play the #3 for my team, but I do need this considering I prefer to play centrback. Thank you for your help!!!!

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks for the comment! Really appreciate it, my man

[@imenebelalem7143]

Hey ! Amazing video great content keep going to improve the audio 👏 Ramos all the love from a madridista ♥️

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks a lot for the comment, bro. Your little gesture made my day a whole lot better! Respect to you and all Madridistas 💪🙌. (Btw after my next vid on van dijk, I am making one on Odegaard's return to Madrid 😉)

[@ohmyfungus5810]

This video is insane and so helpful thanks

[@12yardsfootball]

Heyy thanks, mate. You are awesome ♥️

[@ohmyfungus5810]

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[@12yardsfootball]

@@ohmyfungus5810 Thanks bruv 😁

[@Officialrafa14]

Good stuff man

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks a lot! It means the world to me 😁

[@kimioney]

A very well made and informative video!

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks, man! Have a good day 😀

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[@12yardsfootball]

Hey! I am not really an instagram person but I searched around the web and found some links that might be useful 🤔. Here you go: www.plannthat.com/how-to-reset-your-instagram-password/ www.reddit.com/r/Instagram/comments/bgx7yp/i_lost_my_password_and_email_access_to_instagram/ ATB, mate!

[@LeLam-iq1im]

Cool this help me alot like alot i wish to become a professional footballers when i grow up and this help me take a step closer to my dream

[@LeLam-iq1im]

Thank 12 yard

[@12yardsfootball]

I am glad this video helped you. Here's a quote from Carles Puyol's father, "If you return home because you're no longer needed (at Barcelona), you're welcome. But if you come back because you didn't give your all, find another home." This quote always helps in keeping me going. I wish it helps you as well ❤️

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks for watching, guys! Hope you enjoyed the video. What, according to you, would be the greatest back four of all time?

[@jdjabs1376]

Jordi alba, backenbauer, sergio ramos, dani alves

[@musaabeltz4724]

Carlos Maldini Beckenbauer Cafu

[@12yardsfootball]

Both are OP lineups

[@jsnsbnnsnns9519]

@@12yardsfootball maldini backenbauer baresi cafu

[@12yardsfootball]

That's a great one, bruv 🔥🔥

[@cz-rizz]

Bro u gave us good information but your audio quality is low

[@12yardsfootball]

Rightly pointed out, bro. I have tried to improve by investing in a new mic, which I've used in my latest video. I'll also get more into audio processing so as to give a more all-round experience!

[@diegorangel7740]

congratulations

[@12yardsfootball]

Umm... Thanks for the comment 😂❤️

[@avi6168]

Can you do one on a Left back?

[@12yardsfootball]

My exams end on 23rd December. I'll make one by 25th bro.

[@avi6168]

@@12yardsfootball thanks bruv, best of luck on your exams

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks a lot bruv! 😀😀

[@raghavsingh253]

Nice video. Try to improve your diction a bit and you'll get loads of subs

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks for the tip

[@imransaidi129]

smart defenders are smart on their own way

[@12yardsfootball]

True, not all defenders are created equal. Even amongst the GOATs, a considerable degree of individual nuance and flair is evident.

[@claudianilsson2793]

What do you mean when the striker is big dont give him leaning oppurturnity?

[@12yardsfootball]

Sorry for the late reply, I meant to say that when a striker is taller and bulkier than you, he would like to use his body as a shield between you and the ball. He can achieve this by leaning against you to restrict your movement and keeping you away from the ball. So, it's smarter to not allow him to lean against you easily.

[@nikhilvundela5715]

How do u defend a fast attacker other than pushing them outside?

[@12yardsfootball]

The best way is to ways physically impose yourself on him. If he happens to be faster AND stronger, you have to be smarter than him. Try to nick the ball off him before he receives it. Foul him a couple of times. You can also ask one of your midfielders to support you to create a 2v1 or ask him to block the said attacker's passing lane. It is the job of your teammates to prevent you from getting into a battle of pace with the fast attacker as you would be at a disadvantage. However, for this you need to clearly and calmly communicate this to your teammates. If you want to look at some players who do this really well, look at Hummels. He isn't the fastest of defenders but is still world class.

[@nikhilvundela5715]

@@12yardsfootball tysm I have tryouts in 20 days and I don’t have the 2 mile time that I’ve been trying to get for months which is 2 miles in 13. Hopefully I can still make It with my soccer. Thank you 🤟🏿

[@12yardsfootball]

Best of Luck, my man! Do tell me how it goes. Also, don't forget to get proper sleep :D

[@nikhilvundela5715]

@@12yardsfootball I will lyk. Yes I always get proper sleep. Thank you. I’m subscribing

[@12yardsfootball]

Yooo, thanks man! :D

[@ajaycr765]

Iam defender for my school team😀😎🔥

[@12yardsfootball]

Woah! That's awesome mate 🙌🙌

[@prikshit_15]

Sergio Ramos 💥🦾

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks for the comment, my man! 😀

[@zzzzzzz7029]

If you think Ramos is a better CB than VVD, then just search CB guides and tips in the net. Almost all videos are based on VVD. He is without a doubt the most complete CB the world of football have ever seen. Plus Ramos defends against farmer clubs most of the time, while VVD battle it out against fierce EPL teams week in week out.

[@12yardsfootball]

We all have our opinions and preferences, mate. Let's just enjoy all the players we have the opportunity to because we will miss them a hell lot once they retire.

[@mheners]

Disagree

[@psych6049]

You haven't seen ramos play in the ucl then

[@king-ij1ly]

wtf bro,ramos faced dinho,messi,suarez,neymar,iniesta,torres,ibra,henry,in their prime virgil moved to liverpool recently,while ramos played for real 16 years straight,levels.

[@nikhilkarnam4590]

Joker u compare a 4 times champions league winner, 1 time world cup winner, 2x euro winner to some guy who had 3 good seasons and just won a champions league 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂🤣 Moron madrid played champions league And Ramos was in the best 11 consecutively for many years. Vvd used to play for some farmer club before Go watch football kid

[@Wekeishskshsi]

VVD

[@12yardsfootball]

Fair choice! Thanks for the comment 😊

[@patriksurina8775]

Virgil van Dijk - The best centre back in the world 🔝💪🪨

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks for the comment, my man 🥰

[@smike1384]

TF is wrong with ur mic

[@12yardsfootball]

You won't believe me but I actually live underwater

[@yurr1466]

Jesus loves you repent before its too late

[@12yardsfootball]

Well, Sergio Ramos is a devout Catholic :)

[@MarkLaw13]

Van Dijk is better than Ramos. People will disagree cos Ramos is from the 2000s like Thiago Silva. Ramos is also very dirty. Most especially, Ramos has way more trophies. If he played in England he will be rubbish like Pique. We consider pique a great Defender for Barcelona now. In Spain, you can make mistakes to help you improve in England every mistake is costly and can lose you the game. Like you've explained with Chris Smalling. Ramos IQ isn't great tbh. It's just years of experience. He didn't have those passes in his early career. He also takes a whole lot of pens.

[@12yardsfootball]

Regardless of who's the better CB, both are absolute legends of the game. Just Imagine a team with Van Dijk, Ramos, Beckenbauer and Maldini if all these great players were from the same era! Chills

[@wathtuber300]

Ramos >van dijk

[@AntiDegenerate1971]

Stop comparing van dijk and Ramos both are world class defenders

[@12yardsfootball]

Spot on, mate! I don't understand why people want to pick one of the two. Both have their own set of qualities and are elite players. Must appreciate both of them while we can!

[@psych6049]

Ramos is a big game player....first of all...ramos not being smart is bs....he is the master of dark arts...his tactical foul against atletico in 2016 final helped them win the ucl trophy....second of all ramos has to cover a wider area than vvd....marcelo occasionally goes forward leaving pockets of spaces behind him which ramos covers....vvd on the other hand fits very well into a system of high press, plus he always has fabinho and Robertson to cover him Especially Robertson the way he tracks back is phenomenal...people don't see vvd and matip getting exposed due to the high press...but in the recent game against Chelsea you see them getting exposed on numerous occasions...vvd is a phenomenal defender nonetheless

[@kabisandesh73]

Boring vedio

[@12yardsfootball]

Thanks :D