15 years ago, right-backs were often undervalued in football analysis. Today's evaluations incorporate attacking contributions along with defensive duties, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of their impact. An expert panel from FourFourTwo rated players on a scale of one to ten, considering technical ability, form, and statistics over the past 18 months. The rankings included 25 players and highlighted significant performers, while the top-rated right-back stood out with a score of 150. This shift illustrates the changing dynamics of football positions and the growing appreciation for right-backs.
Judging modern right-backs is about far more than just their defensive capabilities, as we assess who offers something bombing down their flank and even inverting into midfield.
Right-backs were given a score between one and 10 with 10 points awarded to the top-rated player, down to one for the 10th-rated by each of our experts.
Overall, 25 right-backs made the longlist, with the top-rated right-back receiving 150 points overall for players who have played in multiple roles this season.
This is one of 10 positions that FourFourTwo experts were asked for their picks on: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards.
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