5 Best Right-Backs in the World this season

Modified Jun 26, 2019 15:15 GMT

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#4 Aaron Wan-Bissaka (England, Crystal Palace)

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The 21-year-old has improved by leaps and bounds this season and it is only a matter of time before big clubs come calling for him. Wan-Bissaka has all the ingredients that make a great right-back, but what makes him such an enticing prospect is that he already is one of the best right-backs in the world right now.

The Englishman is fast and strong, a combination that makes him a daunting prospect for the opposition. Wan-Bissaka likes tackling and is pretty good at it too. He is also excellent in intercepting the opposition play and is a handy player to have in the defence when the team has the back against the wall.

His only weak point might be his discipline as Wan-Bissaka has already picked up 4 yellow cards and 1 red card this season. He likes to run down the flanks, where his dribbling skills are pretty useful. Wan-Bissaka has already picked up 2 assists from 31 games this season and is the fourth-best right-back in the world this season.

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