#3 Fullbacks
No surprises here, as Marcelo has arguably been the best full-back in all of Europe – at least from an attacking perspective. He shares the top spot with Juventus’ Alex Sandro, who has had a brilliant season with the Old Lady.
James Milner’s inclusion just below David Alaba is slightly astonishing, however, the Englishman’s exploits from the spot might have factored in it. He is also the only Premier League star to have made the cut.
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Bruno Peres is the highest rated right-back in all of Europe. The Roma star along with Djibril Sidibe and Dani Carvajal are the only right-backs to have made it into the top 10, highlighting a dearth of world class fullbacks in their position. Philipp Lahm and Dani Alves are some of the most notable absentees here.
Full-backs of Europe’s Best XI: Marcelo (left) and Bruno Peres (right)
