The word 'defenders' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe people who protect or defend something else. For example, "The animal rights activists acted as defenders of the endangered wildlife."
Fanatical defenders of religion start out attacking contemporary secular culture; it's no surprise when they end up forsaking any meaningful religious experience.
It was about 20 minutes into the game, they led 3-0 and the ball was passed among the central defenders.
At the very least Guardiola might hope to find a trio of central defenders mobile and assured enough to adapt to a demanding system.
This time it was Suárez bursting through a knot of static Bayern defenders after a sublime pass from Messi.
Bridges' quick feet and quicker mind allowed him to size up situations before defenders even knew that they existed, able to calculate exactly what needed to be done to get the ball into the net whether the ball was at his feet or someone else's.
In an about-turn from one of the staunchest defenders of free trade and globalisation on the left, the former European trade commissioner also made the argument for greater government control and economic intervention and said he believed the UK needed to develop a "modern industrial policy".
The big claim made for first past the post by its defenders is that it produces decisive single-party governments.
But Jonathas restored Elche's lead when he beat Rayo's central defenders and swept the ball home.
"It has become a norm for this media to brand the defenders of the honour of Prophet Muhammad as terrorists," the Taliban statement complained.
The 20-year-old had tormented Watford's defenders with the speed, directness and penetrative qualities that reaffirmed why United have already spent £15m to recruit him for next season.
Zaha, raw and unorthodox, often found two defenders doubling up on him.
