Top 10 best left-backs of 2024

These players have caught the eye with their performances this year.

The footballing landscape has taken a tremendous shift with the modern fullbacks taking their game to a new level. These players are more than just natural left-backs after delivering some eye-catching performances whether as inverted fullbacks or as attacking or defensive fullbacks. Players such as Alejandro Grimaldo and Josko Gvardiol have given a new identity to this position after bringing their attacking side to the game.

They are emerging as one of the pivotal reasons their clubs are starting to enjoy success. Let’s now take a look at the top ten left-backs who have caught the eye with their performances in 2024:

10. Maximilian Mittelstädt

Maximilian Mittelstädt had a breakthrough in the 2024 campaign after establishing himself as the first-choice left-back for club and country. He played an instrumental part in Stuttgart’s record second-place finish in the 2023-24 season where he registered two goals and delivered another five assists. Known for his marauding runs from the back, Maximilian Mittelstädt can deliver crosses on a plate and can also chip in with some crucial goals at the same time. 

9. Destiny Udogie

After arriving from Udinese relatively unknown, Udogie has made a big jump at Tottenham Hotspur after putting in some consistent performances for them. He is seemingly transitioning into Ange Postecoglou’s playing style with his pace, ability to cover a lot of ground, and physicality. The team has seen him become one of the first names on the lineup.

Forza Destiny 🇮🇹 pic.twitter.com/6GsVEne95Z

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 15, 2024

8. Ferland Mendy

Ferland Mendy has been one of the unsung reasons for Real Madrid’s success in the UEFA Champions League and LaLiga with his excellent defending coupled with his ability to cover the ground. His athleticism and robust defending have gone under the notice which he doesn’t get enough credit for. 

7. Alphonso Davies

The Bayern Munich left-back has been continuously linked with Real Madrid for some time after helping the Bavarians to multiple accolades after delivering some top-notch performances from the left-hand side. His burst of pace, dribbling skills, and ability to cover the ground make sure he gets his name on this list. 

6. Marc Cucurella

Fast forward to 2024, Marc Cucurella has turned the table from a struggling defender at Chelsea to a Euro 2024 winner with Spain, he has come a long way. He was voted as the best left back in the tournament, even delivering the match-winning assist for Mikel Oyarzabal to score. 

Marc Cucurella 🏆🥰#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/LhB9mBtV1n

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) July 22, 2024

5. Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson has been a reliable player for Liverpool over the years and was one of the reasons for the successful Jurgen Klopp era. His numbers speak for themselves after smashing over 300 appearances for the Reds while also delivering the second-most assists in Premier League history. While he is defensively rock solid, it is his attacking qualities which has seen him make the list.

4. Federico Dimarco

Inter Milan have got a real asset in their team in the form of Federico Dimarco who is starting to live up to his potential after delivering some mind-blowing performances for Italy in the Euros and with Nerazzurri in their remarkable season. Defensively rock, Dimarco is equally good at putting pin-point crosses as well as scoring some spectacular goals. 

Federico Dimarco has created more big chances than any other player in Serie A this season (10). 🪄 pic.twitter.com/gASf7Il7OH

— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) November 21, 2024

3. Theo Hernandez

Theo Hernandez has developed a reputation as one of the best fullbacks in a short time after delivering some eye-catching performances for club and country. Hernandez’s trademark marauding runs from the left flank coupled with his excellent defensive shifts have seen him become an untouchable member of the team. 

2. Josko Gvardiol

After starting his career as a centre-back, Gvardiol reverted to left back position at Manchester City which has proved to be a masterstroke from Pep Guardiola. No other defender has recorded more goals than him in the Premier League in 2024 due to his darting runs from the back to attack the goal-scoring chance. 

🔵🇭🇷 Joško Gvardiol is the defender who has been involved in more goals in 2024 in Premier League with 6 goal contributions, @footballontnt reports.Fantastic signing for Man City. ✨ pic.twitter.com/lCUuUXIZiK

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 28, 2024

1. Alejandro Grimaldo

Alejandro Grimaldo had a remarkable 2023-24 season where he helped invincibles Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga with a clean sweep as well as winning the DFB Pokal while also coming close to lifting the UEFA Europa League. His ability to be the difference in the final third with his creativity and being a goal-scoring threat made him indispensable to Xabi Alonso’s team.

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