5 best left-backs in the world right now based on ratings

Cancelo is only third on this list, so who tops it then?
Cancelo is only third on this list, so who tops it then?

#3 Joao Cancelo (7.33)

Manchester City v Club Brugge KV: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Manchester City v Club Brugge KV: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Manchester City's Joao Cancelo improved his ratings with a stellar performance against Manchester United in a 2-0 win for his side. The man-of-the-match outing made him the current third-best left-back in the world based on WhoScored ratings.

Cancelo has already racked up two goals and three assists in the Champions League and two assists in the Premier League. The Portuguese has been defensively sound as well, making 2.3 successful tackles per match on average - the highest on this list.

Cancelo has so far blocked 0.3 crosses per match and 0.9 passes, highlighting his importance to Pep Guardiola's side's backline. Cancelo is also good on the ball, seamlessly fitting into Guardiola's style of play since his arrival from Juventus in 2019.


#2 Marcos Alonso (7.47)

Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Chelsea - Premier League

Marcos Alonso hasn't been a permanent fixture in Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea starting line-up this season, but has still managed to emerge as the second-best left-back based on WhoScored ratings. Ben Chilwell's form upon being reinstated into the side has further limited Alonso's gametime.

Nevertheless, the Spaniard has an assist and a goal to his name in six Premier League matches. Alonso has been good defensively, blocking an average 1.2 passes per game, the most on this list.

He has always been a big contributor on the offensive front for the Blues. He has made two key passes per game on average, only second to Raphael Gurreiro on this list. The 30-year-old could have had even more assists to his name had his passes been converted into goals by his team-mates.


#1 Alphonso Davies (7.59)

FC Bayern München v Sport-Club Freiburg - Bundesliga
FC Bayern München v Sport-Club Freiburg - Bundesliga

The best left-back in the world currently based on WhoScored ratings is Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies. The 21-year-old Canada international, known for his blistering pace down the wing, has registered four assists in 10 Bundesliga appearances so far.

Davies has started all but one of Bayern Munich's Bundesliga matches this season, highlighting his importance to the Bavarian giants. He has so far made 19 key passes this season, more than any other player on this list, four of which have resulted in assists.

The left-back has attempted 26 tackles this season, 17 of which have been successful. Davies mainly depends on his pace and dribbling skills to carry the ball forward, which makes him a tough player to handle for opposition defenses.

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