#22 Dani Alves
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The block-busting Brazilian, now 33-years-old, was a vital part of a Barcelona team regarded as the greatest club side of all time. With the Catalans, Alves won six La Liga titles, three UEFA Champions Leagues and four Copa del Reys, making it into the UEFA Team of the Year on four occasions in the process. So, aside from the minimal success on the international front, Dani Alves’ success in terms of trophies is immaculate.
One of the most impressive assets possessed by the Juventus right back is his ability to anchor down a defence and do the dirty work when needed but to drive forwards with speed and strength to contribute to the attack as well. This requires great stamina, physical endurance and football intelligence; all traits Alves has in abundance.
The transition to Turin has not been as smooth as Alves may have liked, after he suffered a broken leg earlier last month, meaning he’s made just eight appearances in Serie A this term. His age means he’s most likely surpassed his best and has little potential for further improvement in his game but Alves will nonetheless go down as one of, if not, the greatest right-back(s) of all time.
