All-Time Colorado Rapids Defensive Player of the Year
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Awarded to the Rapids’ top defensive player, which includes goalkeepers, defenders and defensive midfielders. Currently decided by a vote of Rapids players and assistant coaches.
1996: Denis Hamlett
1997: Marcelo Balboa
1998: Marcus Hahnemann
1999: Peter Vermes
2000: Marcelo Balboa
2001: Chris Martinez
2002: Rick Titus
2003: Nat Borchers
2004: Joe Cannon
2005: Nat Borchers
2006: Aitor Karanka
2007: Bouna Coundoul
2008: Cory Gibbs
2009: Matt Pickens