The defensive side of a team always tread a final line between heroics and disaster. It's one of football's toughest positions.
Particularly in the Sky Bet Championship, where the stakes are so high, those at the back have to get it right and the smallest of mistakes could be incredibly costly.
We've taken a brief break with the season suspended until April 4. There's no football being played across Europe.
Sky Bet Championship: Top Performers Series
It creates a stoppage to the battle for the Premier League in England's second tier with a number of teams still holding an opportunity to secure promotion.
There have been a number of stand-out performers throughout the campaign who have played a significant part in helping their side reach their current position.
Throughout the coming weeks, Tom Carnduff will look at the best performing players in each position; aiming to find those who have excelled in the areas that matter most.
Today, we look at the defenders as we create a back four based on the main statistics.
