11 most versatile players in football right now

#9 Julian Draxler (Paris Saint-Germain)

Paris Saint-Germain v Celtic FC - UEFA Champions League — Julian Draxler has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at PSG

After the arrival of Neymar and Mbappe, Julian Draxler has struggled to nail down a regular starting spot at Paris Saint-Germain. Usually deployed as a winger, Draxler has been forced to play centrally due to PSG's star-studded squad.

In the 2017/18 season alone, the 24-year-old German star has played as a right winger, right forward, attacking midfielder and a central midfielder. Undoubtedly one of the most talented players in the world right now, Draxler has shown that he is adaptable and capable of putting in a quality shift no matter where he plays.

Probably most at home as an attacking midfielder, Draxler has shown impressive versatility to play in a variety of positions and that is probably a reason why he is one of the most sought-after players in the transfer window.

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