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#3 Theo Hernandez - 9 (four goals, five assists)
Theo Hernandez is one of the most sought-after full-backs in the game at the moment.
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Playing in only his third Serie A campaign, the 24-year-old left-back has already racked up 19 goals and 16 assists in over 80 games. Nine of those goal contributions have come this season, with his five assists this campaign being the most by any defender in the Italian top flight.
The Frenchman registered seven goals and six assists in the league last season, helping Milan finish second in Serie A. Hernandez has seemingly continued from where he left off last season, helping the Rossoneri to second place in the league standings.
His exploits have attracted the attention of many top clubs across Europe, including Chelsea, PSG and Manchester City. However, Milan are unlikely to let him leave any time soon.
#2 Reece James - 9 (four goals, five assists)
Reece James has been one of the top full-backs in the game this season. The 22-year-old has bagged four goals and five assists to power Chelsea's bid for a first Premier League title in five years.
The Englishman has become a regular in Thomas Tuchel's team, bursting down the flanks with authority and purpose.
Thanks to his imperious exploits, James has caught the attention of top clubs like Real Madrid. However, Chelsea are unlikely to let go of their academy graduate.
#1 Trent Alexander-Arnold - 11 (two goals, nine assists)
Trent Alexander-Arnold is one of the most exciting goalscoring full-backs in the game at the moment.
Together with his teammate Andy Robertson, Alexander-Arnold forms one of the most devastating full-back partnerships in the modern game. Still only 23, the Englishman has racked up almost 150 Premier League appearances, contributing 10 goals and an impressive 42 assists.
He has racked up 11 goals and assists this season, making him the hest-performing defender in the final third in Europe this season.
Alexander-Arnold contributed 17 goals (four goals, 13 assists) in the Reds' maiden Premier League triumph in 2019-20.
