The 5 Best Full-Backs in the World currently

#4. Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich)

Kimmich is superb offensively

The German broke into Bayern Munich’s first team during the 2015-16 season under the tutelage of Pep Guardiola. Since then, Kimmich has gone from strength to strength and is one of the first names on Bayern’s team sheet these days.

The German looks accomplished on the ball and excels in keeping possession. In addition, the defender is extremely adept at reading the game and snuffs out the danger in an instant.

However, the most impressive aspect of his play is his offensive end product. With Bayern Munich and Germany inclined to attack the opposition relentlessly, Kimmich finds himself foraying forward frequently. However, the German comes up trumps when it comes to delivering crosses more often than not.

Even in the current season, he has garnered 10 assists in the Bundesliga to go with his two assists in the Champions League.

Though he still looks patchy defensively, he’s shown the appetite to apply himself in the defensive third and work diligently.

At 24 years of age, Kimmich has time on his hand to blossom into the best full-back in the world.

Yet, at this stage, he is far from the finished defensive article. Thus, he has to settle for the No.4 spot.