5 most valuable full-backs in the world right now - January 2022

Premier League has some superb full-backs
Premier League has some superb full-backs

#3 Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain)

FC Internazionale v Spezia Calcio - Serie A
FC Internazionale v Spezia Calcio - Serie A

Achraf Hakimi has had the pleasure of playing for some of the top clubs in Europe at a very young age. The Moroccan defender has played for Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan and is now with Paris Saint-Germain.

He had a terrific 2020-21 season with Inter Milan where he played an important role in helping them win Serie A. Achraf Hakimi can play both as a right full-back and a wing-back. His best performance for Inter came when he played as a wing-back, scoring 7 goals and recording 8 assists in Serie A last season.

After a slow start with Paris Saint-Germain, Hakimi has looked good with the French club, scoring thrice and recording three assists in Ligue 1 this season. The 23-year-old is valued at €70 million right now.


#2 Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich)

Chelsea FC v FC Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg
Chelsea FC v FC Bayern Muenchen - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: First Leg

The Bayern Munich defender is one of the finest young players in the football world right now. At the age of 21, Alphonso Davies has impressed a significant amount of people.

The youngster is slowly growing into an important player for Bayern Munich. His remarkable speed, quick feet and attacking instincts make him a very dangerous left-back. Having spent more than three seasons with the Bavarian club, he has enjoyed winning the Bundesliga three times.

With a lot of talent at his disposal, Alphonso Davies is bound to make it big over time. The Canadian full-back is valued at €70 million right now.


#1 Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)

Leicester City v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Leicester City v Liverpool FC - Premier League

No full-back right now is more deadly than Trent Alexander-Arnold for Liverpool. The Englishman has been a phenomenal act on the right side of the pitch and has been a menace to contain.

With his fabulous technique on the ball, Trent Alexander-Arnold has been able to provide some stunning crosses and valuable assists on the pitch. He has already scored twice and made nine assists in the Premier League this campaign. The English right-back is not only a threat in wide positions but also with set-piece situations.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has amazing vision and thanks to his passing skills, he's more often than not been able to make the right decision on the ball. Jurgen Klopp relies on his attacking outlet from the right flank as it allows Mohamed Salah to tuck in. The 23-year-old right back is valued at €80 million, presently.

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