Premier League 2018/19: Ranking the 10 best full-backs so far

#8 Matt Doherty

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Cardiff City - Premier League

Wolverhampton Wanderers have had a terrific return to life at the Premier League and Doherty is one of the reasons behind it. The Irish full-back has been brilliant for Nuno Espirito Santo's team and he has taken his great form from the Championship to the Premier League.

Playing as the right wing-back, Doherty is an attacking defender who has a knack of being at the right place at the right time. Wolves play free-flowing football and their style of play is dependent on the width provided by the wing-backs.

The 27-year-old has scored 3 goals and made a further 4 this season. He has won 60 per cent of his tackles and 61 per cent of his duels. He has a crossing accuracy of 23 per cent.

#7 Ben Chilwell

Leicester City v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League

Ben Chilwell has had his breakthrough this season and he has finally taken over Christian Fuchs as the primary left-back for Leicester City. He has been brilliant for the Foxes this season and that has seen him play for England this year.

Chilwell is a very hard-working defender, who with his raw pace and skill on the ball can be very hard to mark. His dribbling ability can be compared to the very best and his driving runs from the left side have been a highlight this season. The Englishman is another attacking full-back in this list but can defend very well when called upon.

Chilwell has given a total of 3 assists this season and he has a crossing accuracy of 15 per cent. He has won 57 per cent of his tackles and 53 per cent of his duels.