"I'm a defender first and foremost, so it takes a bit of time to have confidence going forward. I've got world-class players around me. You give them the ball and let them do it. But I enjoy the role [at full-back]. I need to run more and often come up against opponents who are quicker than me."
"I like playing at full-back and center-back. Maybe full-back a bit more because you can do more in attack."
Josip Stanišić operates effectively within Vincent Kompany's fluid tactical structure at Bayern Munich, playing across multiple defensive positions including center-back and both full-back roles. The 25-year-old Croatian defender expresses a preference for full-back positions, citing the increased attacking involvement and dynamic nature of the role. While acknowledging his primary identity as a defender, Stanišić recognizes the importance of positional awareness and pace management when facing quicker opponents. His versatility has proven invaluable this season, seamlessly filling gaps created by injuries to teammates Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Itō, and Konrad Laimer, demonstrating his adaptability across the backline.
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