Top 5 most valuable Right-Backs in the world right now

In general, Modern football expects too much out of defenders. They have to be disciplined, support in attacking and put in tremendous work rate. The role of Fullbacks is different from centre-backs. Fullbacks have to be more supportive in attacking and be fast paced to stop the counter-attack.

They also need to have more stamina and athleticism. Both right backs and left backs are equally important. Having either a weak left back or right back makes the team vulnerable on one of the flanks and leads to difficulty.

Well, all the market values for this list have been taken from www.transfermarkt.com. In this slideshow, we will look at the top five most valuable right-backs in world football right now. Please feel free to put in your views in the comments.

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#5 Cesar Azpilicueta and Hector Bellerin (€40 Million)

Azpilicueta is a guaranteed starter for Chelsea, having played 37 out of the 38 matches in the EPL.

Both these players are valued at €40 Million. They play for two rival teams, Chelsea and Arsenal.

Cesar Azpilicueta

Both these players are Spanish internationals. Cesar Azpilicueta is a guaranteed starter for Chelsea given his quality and has been good at the back. He is a versatile player, who can play both as a right back and as a centre-back.

Stats: In a total of 37 matches, Azpilicueta has scored two goals and created 29 chances. He has maintained an average pass accuracy of 87% and has been involved in five defensive actions per game. Over the season, he has made one defensive error for Chelsea in the Premier League.

Hector Bellerin

Bellerin is only 23 and has the ability to become a world class player.

Stats: Bellerin has managed to score two goals and create 31 chances in 35 matches. He has had a pass accuracy of 85%, has been involved in three defensive actions per game. Shockingly, he has made four errors this season, something that he needs to work onto. Bellerin is still a young defender, he is only 23 years old.

The Arsenal man and Spanish international has a number of visible weaknesses in his game which include weak crossing, tackling and aerial duels. He is, however, a good dribbler, pacey and a good passer of the ball.

At 23, Bellerin has a long time to work on his game and certainly has the potential to become one of the best in the world.

#4 Kyle Walker (€50 Million)

Walker was a key player for England at the world cup

Stats: Walker in a total of 31 matches has created 28 chances. He has been involved in three defensive actions per game and has made two errors over the course of the season. He has a magnificent pass accuracy of 88%. Walker has been a regular starter for Manchester City and was also a key player for England at the world cup. Walker, who is 28 years old is a great passer of the ball. He, however, needs to work on his crosses.

#3 Sergi Roberto (€55 Million)

Roberto is the third Spanish international on our list.

Stats: In a total of 29 matches, Roberto has scored one goal and created 22 chances. He has only been involved in two defensive actions per game while having made one error. He has had a tremendous passing accuracy of 91%. Sergi Roberto is the third Spanish international on the list.

Moreover, he is the first person on our list of the big three clubs( Bayern, Barca and Real), two more to come.

Well, that can certainly help you guess who the next two people on this list are going to be. The 26-year old is a versatile player and is an extremely good passer of the ball. He, however, needs to improve his concentration.

#2 Joshua Kimmich (€55 Million)

Kimmich has had to fill in the shoes of Philipp Lahm at Bayern Munich.

Stats: Kimmich has one of the best stats on this list. The 23-year old has created 49 chances and scored one goal in a total of 26 appearances for Bayern Munich.

He has had a fabulous pass accuracy of 91%, has made no errors and been involved in two defensive actions per game.

Philipp Lahm has been described by Pep Guardiola as the most intelligent player he has ever coached. Joshua Kimmich has had the tough task of filling in the boots of Philipp Lahm, a right-back who revolutionized the art of defending.

Kimmich has till now done a great job, but still has a long way to go to reach the same heights as Lahm.

#1 Daniel Carvajal (€60 Million)

Injury meant that Carvajal was not part of the starting 11 at the world cup for Spain.

Stats: Carvajal has made a total of 24 appearances for Real Madrid. He has scored no goals and created 36 chances. He has had a pass accuracy of 87% and been involved in four defensive actions per game. Carvajal is the fourth Spanish player on this list after the likes of Sergi Roberto, Hector Bellerin and Cesar Azpilicueta.

Carvajal has now been the most valuable right back in the world for quite some time and his performances have been crucial in helping Real Madrid win the Champions League three times in a row.