Top 10 full-backs currently in world football

Who is the best full-back in the world right now?
Who is the best full-back in the world right now?

#7 Joao Cancelo (Portugal, Manchester City)

Joao Cancelo.
Joao Cancelo.

When Joao Cancelo swapped Turin for Manchester this summer, he became the costliest full-back in the history of the game. While he has largely deputised for Kyle Walker this season at Manchester City, he has every reason to be optimistic. Pep Guardiola was so interested in him that the Spaniard allowed Danilo to leave for Juventus to make the move possible. There’s no denying that Cancelo deserves all the attention.

The Portuguese is already one of the best right-backs in the world and under the able guidance of Guardiola, he is expected to become an even better player. He has managed 11 appearances for City this season, as Guardiola continues to acclimatizse him with the rigours of the Premier League. Thus far, Cancelo has managed to impress already.

His fiery runs down the right have been a positive for the team, while Cancelo has also been assured at the back. The Portuguese has registered 2.4 tackles, 0.8 interceptions and just 0.8 fouls per game. One thing is certain – Joao Cancelo already was one of the top full-backs in the world and with Pep Guardiola tutoring him now, he might just get even better.

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