The top 5 right-backs in Europe this season

Watford FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Watford FC v Liverpool FC - Premier League

#4 Kyle Walker - Manchester City

Walker in action for Manchester City
Walker in action for Manchester City

Kyle Walker has been one of the most consistent right-backs in the Premier League over the last couple of seasons, with his performances in the colours of Tottenham drawing praise and helping him establish himself as a regular England international.

However, Tottenham's stringent transfer policies mean they are always at risk of their major stars being poached by the bigger sides, so it, therefore, came as no surprise when Walker signed for Manchester City in the summer of 2017.

Guardiola's complex tactical systems require versatile full-backs who can keep up to pace, unfortunately, he found this in short supply at City during his first season, leading him to identify getting full-backs ahead of his second season as the club's topmost priority.

Ever since arriving The Etihad, the 28-year-old has firmly installed himself as Guardiola's first choice right-back, making 32 league appearances in City's romp to the EPL title in his debut season at the club, while he has weighed in with 22 so far this season as City and Liverpool go neck and neck in a bid to be crowned league champions.

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