Carragher as a top 5 CB in today’s Premier League? Let’s break it down. He was a gritty, reliable defender for Liverpool, with 737 appearances and a knack for leadership—vice-captain for a decade. But his own goals (like the one in the X post) and lack of pace were real issues. Modern CBs like Van Dijk, Saliba, or Gabriel are faster, better on the ball, and dominate aerially. Carragher’s old-school defending might struggle against today’s quick forwards. He’d be solid, but top 5 is a stretch. Maybe top 10 on a good day.