Top 10 full-backs currently in world football

Modified Nov 18, 2019 13:24 GMT

Who is the best full-back in the world right now?

#6 Alejandro Grimaldo (Spain, Benfica)

The 24-year-old defender broke onto the scene with his consistent displays for Benfica last season. Alejandro Grimaldo managed 7 goals from 54 appearances in all competitions and was one of the players of the season for his club. This term, the Spaniard has already amassed 1 goal and 4 assists from 16 appearances and is an ever-present figure in this Benfica side.

Grimaldo is a left-back who loves going forward. He is assured with the ball at his feet and likes to dribble past opposition, using his pace and skills to leave them behind. He is a very good provider in the final third and is well known for his crosses and final balls. The Spaniard likes to use short passes to build-up play and also likes to shoot at goal. This season, Grimaldo has averaged 2.6 tackles, 1 interception, 1.2 clearances and just 0.7 fouls per game.

The Spaniard has been busy as a bee in the final third, registering 1.3 shots, 2.1 key passes, 1.9 crosses and 1.2 dribbles per game. One can expect to hear a lot about Alejandro Grimaldo in the upcoming days, as he is one of the best full-backs in the world at the moment.

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