Top 5 Left-Backs in the Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur v Leicester City - The Emirates FA Cup Third Round
Danny Rose of Tottenham Hotspur

3. Leighton Baines

Everton FC v Apollon Limassol - UEFA Europa League
Leighton Baines in action for Everton

Leighton Baines has managed 318 Premier League appearances for Everton and another 72 for Wigan in the top flight. In this time he has 50 assists and 30 goals. He is slowly reaching the end of his career but his consistency is noteworthy.

Known for his ability to run wide and provide brilliant crosses from the left-hand side, Baines has a knack for creating chances from the deep apart from being solid at the back. His penalty record is also excellent and Everton fans have been nervous about a long-term replacement being brought in considering the Everton man is 32.

While he has lost some pace recently, Baines has a sense of calmness that brings a certain amount of authoritative brilliance.

He is a combination of both the solid and the spectacular and quite simply one of the best in his position in the league.

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Edited by Shambhu Ajith
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