5 current Premier League players who have shifted positions successfully

#2 Antonio Valencia

Antonio Valencia is tireless going forward and uncompromising in defence

Valencia joined Manchester United from Wigan Athletic to do the impossible task of replacing Cristiano Ronaldo. He had a couple of productive seasons as a right winger before he slipped into mediocrity.

A self-aware team player, Valencia gave up the no.7 jersey as he did not deem himself worthy of it. And then, in came Louis van Gaal. He transformed Valencia into one of the best right-backs in the world.

The Ecuadorian is, almost always, the cog that sets United's counter-attacking transition in motion. A tireless toiler, Valencia sprints up and down his channel relentlessly. He is one of the most hardworking fullbacks in the Premier League.

For a player who looked like he was in the autumn of his stint at United 4 years back, Valencia's successful transition into an out and out fullback has reaped rewards for both himself and United.

He is pretty popular among his teammates and is adored for his impeccable work ethic. Ander Herrera, United's player of the year from the 2016-17 season, hailed Valencia as the best right-back in the world.

And the icing on the cake? Following the departure of Wayne Rooney, Antonio Valencia has been handed the captain's armband by Jose Mourinho who promises nothing short of glory to the Old Trafford faithful.