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The evolving game of football is throwing some major limelight on the personnel deployed in the crucial positions of the pitch.
Players positioned higher up the pitch in attacking roles steal all the attention leaving the others as the back-stage crew.
The full-back position has a huge importance in the game as they make contributions on both halves of the pitch.
Therefore, some special players need to be placed in these positions. Having said that, here is a look at the best right-backs of the 2017/18 season, so far.
All stats have been taken from squawka.com
#5 Sergi Roberto
Roberto's position on the list would be infuriating Barcelona fans but in a fair view, he is not a player ideally suited to be ranked among the best right-backs.
Moreover, the Catalans had to invest in a specialist for the position after the player's woes at the given role.
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However, the 26-year-old has been battling for his team throughout the season and been a satisfied choice for Valverde. The player has been involved in eight goals this season.
He has a passing accuracy of 91% in the league where he has won 54% duels on an average, this season so far. The defender has a potential to influence the game more.
#4 Kyle Walker
In the words of Jose Mourinho, Manchester City bought Walker, the former Spurs full-back at the price of a striker. However, the 27-year-old showed that he was worth all the money in no time.
The English defender has been in impressive form this season and enjoying life under the Spanish boss, Pep Guardiola at his new club.
In his debut season at the Manchester club, he has provided seven assists in all competitions, so far.
His pace and attacking prowess has worked to his team's merit. The player created a total of 24 chances in his 29 league appearances where he won 60% duels.
Walker's rise to the top saw him being labelled as one of the finest defenders in his country at the moment.
#3 Dani Alves
Dani Alves is one of the most decorated players in club football who has won a trophy in every country he has played in.
The Brazilian moved to PSG this summer and showcased that he has still got it, what takes to be a top full-back in the business.
The 34-year-old, despite the age catching up on him, has been a delight to watch in the French Capital.
He has chipped in with five goals and eight assists this season in all competitions, till now.
He has created 41 chances in 22 domestic appearances taking two defensive actions per game, on an average.
Had PSG been in contention for the Champions League, the defender must have been sitting higher up on the list.
#2 Joshua Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich is probably the best young defender in the business at the moment. The German was promoted to the first team by Pep Guardiola during a huge injury crisis at the club.
However, his performances ensured that the 23-year-old is one for the coming generations. Kimmich has been tipped to be the ideal successor to the legendary Philipp Lahm at Bayern.
He is a sensational crosser and passer of the ball. His hold up on the ball is something commendable. The defender has netted four goals and provided 17 assists in all competitions, so far.
His passing accuracy is a staggering 90% and he takes as much as three defensive actions per game in the league, where he has created 49 chances, winning 56% of the duels.
Kimmich is a gem in Bayern's line-up. He would certainly be a top name in football in coming years.
#1 Daniel Carvajal
After a scintillating display against Dortmund in September, the defender suffered a heart disease which could potentially have ended his career.
However, the player fought his way into fitness and reclaimed the credential of being the best right-back in the world. Carvajal, despite a poor start to the 2017/18 campaign, is a class apart from other defenders.
He has made 36 appearances this season where he has provided six assists, in all competitions so far. The Spanish defender has created 32 chances in his 22 league outings.
His passing accuracy is 86% and shooting accuracy at a mammoth 60%. Carvajal has an average pass length of 17 meters and takes four defensive actions per game, domestically.
The player's form would be key to Real's Champions League hopes this May as they brace up to face some quality attacks from now on.
