5 utility players to look out for in the Champions League this season

UD Las Palmas v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
Nacho has been filling vacant spots this season

#1. Joshua Kimmich

SSC Napoli v FC Bayern Muenchen - Audi Cup 2017
Joshua Kimmich is always on the run

Positions he can play: Centre back, Right back and Midfield

Qualities: Passing, Crossing, Stamina and Dribbling.

The German star is an extraordinary player. After the retirement of Lahm, Kimmich has now become a regular starter at right back for Bayern Munich. He is only 22-years-old and shows great promise in all the positions he plays.

The embarrassing loss for Bayern against PSG was an eye-opener for the German Giants. But one Bayern player who caught the spectator's eyes was surely Kimmich. He was active all around the pitch. He was deployed at right back. He floated in few good crosses and created chances but his efforts went in vain.

Apart from playing as a right back, he can also fit in as a centre back and even play as a midfielder if the situation warrants it. Kimmich has surely been a livewire for Bayern this season and he is also known for his pinpoint crossing.

Kimmich has already provided 3 assists and created 20 chances for his team in the opening 6 games of the Bundesliga. Kimmich is a top-class player with a great understanding of the game. He will surely be in the limelight if Bayern go on to win some silverware.


Honourable Mentions:

Alessandro Florenzi (AS Roma)

Emre Can (Liverpool)

Benedict Howedes (Juventus)

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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