Ranking the 10 best left-backs in the world

#7 Filipe Luis (Atletico Madrid)

Luis has thrived since returning to Atletico in 2015

For many fans in England, they remember Luis for a being a bit of a flop in the Premier League, having seen the Brazilian spend one season with Chelsea, where he was never more than a rotation option. Either side of that spell he has been with Atletico Madrid, where he has really proved his worth, and looked like an excellent fullback.

As someone playing in a Diego Simeone back four, you know Luis is going to be solid defensively. He reads the game very well, and is a very strong one-on-one defender. He fits in well in a back four who pride themselves on discipline, and concentration, and that is what makes that side so special. He isn’t bad going forward either, and has a very good left foot, so is capable of delivering from wide areas.