SK Awards: Premier League 2018/19 - 5 best left-backs of the season

#3 Ben Chilwell

Leicester's Ben Chilwell has become one of the league's best left-backs

Few players have come out of 2018/19 with their reputations enhanced more than Ben Chilwell of Leicester. The 22-year old has become a key player for the Foxes, appearing in 36 of their 38 games compared to 24 last season, and along the way, he’s also become the first-choice left-back for Gareth Southgate’s England side.

Hugely skilled both defensively and going forward, Chilwell epitomises the modern-day left-back. He’s strong in the air – winning an average of 3.1 aerial duels per game – and completed 55 successful tackles, 38 interceptions and 129 clearances this season, but he’s also dangerous in attack, with a total of 45 key passes – and has an amazing cross as well as dead-ball delivery.

At just 22 years old, Chilwell is likely to improve even further in the future; it’s hardly a surprise that sides like Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea have all been linked with him. Now working under a well-renowned boss in Brendan Rodgers at the King Power Stadium though, it’s likely Chilwell will stay at Leicester this summer – and continue to thrive in next season’s Premier League.