Today, let us sample 10 of the very best left backs in the World today.
10. Luke Shaw- Manchester United
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has criticized Shaw in recent days for switching off during matches. However, you will certainly give it to the young left back after coming back from injury and also suffering alot of injury crises. He is still one of the best in his position. His strength his speed and power. He can also go back and forth all day long and still defends very well.
9. Patrice Evra- Marseille
Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has refused to go away. He joined Serie A giants 3 years ago and everybody thought his career is over but we were all wrong. He has rekindled his career in Italy and only his national team competitors Gael Clitchy can tell.
He was the automatic number one left back in France team that went all the way to the final of EURO 2016. Many Red Devils still question the manner in which the former Skipper left Old Trafford. All those runs in the left side of the pitch have not been matched ever since. He is a living legend no doubt. He joined French giants Marseille in January to continue his great career.
8. Nacho Monreal- Arsenal
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal is another key player who rarely gets his fare share of appreciation. He has made the position his own in the recent years. He has forced English competitor Kieran Gibbs to switch to the left wing position to try and get some play time.
7. Raphaël Guerreiro- Borussia Dortmund
Portuguese Euro 2016 winning team would not have been complete without new kid on the block left back Raphaël Guerreiro. He was outstanding all the way to the final. He was simply unplayable. We all remember that crucial pass he made in the final. The pass created Eder goal that won them the tournament for the first time.
Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund snatched him away quickly. The 22-year-old will certainly not stay around for long. He is a special talent. Fabio Coentrao must be a worried man.
6. Aleksandar Kolarov- Manchester City
Manchester City left back Aleksandar Kolarov is one hell of a defender rarely appreciated. He is a good defender and also he is perfect in curving those free kicks. He certainly deserves to play all the time given his consistency.
5. Cesar Azpilicueta- Chelsea
Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta is so good at almost every position he play. He is not a natural left back. However, the Spanish is so good at the position.
4. Marcelo- Real Madrid
Brazilian left back Marcello is certainly the type of defender you will call a perfect wing-back. He likes attacking so much making him a valuable asset in the team at any moment. He can drive the ball from the back straight to the other end and even score or assist. He sometimes gets caught out especially by quick wingers but that is rare because he is always covered.
3. Danny Rose- Tottenham Hotspurs
Tottenham Hotspurs can prepare to receive over $80 million from any Club interested in one of their most prized asset in the name of Danny Rose. He works so hard down the left. He does his defensive duties very well.
2. Jordi Alba- Barcelona
Barcelona left-back Jordi Alba is no doubt among the very best in that position at the moment. His defensive discipline is great and when he is needed upfront he is equally useful.
1. David Alaba- Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich has many great players but full-back David Alaba is a special talent. He is great defensively but also very important to the team going forward. He has scored some cracking goals for club and country in recent years. He takes free-kicks.
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