Ranking the 10 best left-backs in the world

#9 Faouzi Ghoulam (Napoli)

Ghoulam has suffered from injuries recently

Ghoulam is one of the lesser known names on this list, and had he not suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture playing against Manchester City in the Champions League last November, his name would probably be higher on this list. In fact, he may have been playing for City, as it was rumoured that Pep Guardiola may have been interested in bringing him to the Etihad Stadium to replace Benjamin Mendy after his injury.

The fact that Guardiola was interested in him tells you everything you need to know about him. He was part of Napoli’s impressive passing system before his injury, and he certainly does his best work going forward. He is fast, energetic, and delivers a very good cross when he gets into the right area. He is close to returning to full fitness now, and it will be hoped that he can rediscover his best form.