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#3 Marcelo (160 Goals + Assists)
Brazilian defender Marcelo first came to Europe in 2007 when Real Madrid signed him from Fluminense as a fresh-faced teenager. After 15 years and a head full of hair, the left-back can proudly call himself a Real Madrid legend due to his achievements at the club.
Marcelo has directly contributed 160 goals in his professional career for club and country. The left-back has 41 goals and 101 assists in club football, and another six goals and 12 assists in the colours of Brazil.
He is known for his impressive ability on the ball, with very few defenders able to match his technical ability and skill. Marcelo also makes himself available during attacks with intelligent and well-timed runs into the box to help his side score. The defender has the pace to beat his man and put in brilliant crosses for his strikers to attack.
Marcelo has been at the top of his game for nearly the past decade. He was a key feature in the most dominant side in European football this century that won the UEFA Champions League three times in a row.
The Brazilian will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season following the expiration of his contract. He has distinguished himself as a model modern full-back for younger players.
#2 Roberto Carlos (242 Goals + Assists)
Iconic Brazilian defender Roberto Carlos retired as one of the best attack-minded full-backs of his generation. Carlos was easily the pick for many in the early 2000s as the most complete left-back in world football.
Carlos racked up goals and assists throughout his career, with his total of 242 direct goal contributions a huge figure. The retired left-back scored 97 times for club and 11 times for the Brazil national team. He also contributed 122 assists for his various club sides and 12 for Brazil.
Carlos was blessed with great fitness and pace that allowed him to run past opponents at ease and cross for his attackers in the box.
Carlos was known for his impeccable shooting ability which made him an asset from set pieces. The Brazilian knew how to hit the ball with maximum pace and swerve, and this helped him score easily from distance.
#1 Dani Alves (260 Goals + Assists)
Describing Dani Alves as the greatest full-back of his generation is not far from the truth. The Brazilian has a rare combination of quality and longevity at the highest level of the game, and this makes him the first choice for many fans.
Alves has been at the top of his game for about 18 years now, and he's showing no signs of slowing down yet. He has contributed directly to 260 goals in his career, a number even forwards would be jealous of. Alves has scored 60 times for his clubs and eight times for the Brazil national team. He also has 171 assists in club football and 21 for Brazil.
Alves remains a key player for FC Barcelona despite being 38-year-old. The full-back has lost most of his pace, but his pinpoint crossing has made up for most of it. His shooting ability also sets him apart from most players in his position.
