The best full-backs
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Discover the list of the best full-backs below, ranked by visitor votes.
Based on 0 votes, Andrew Robertson came in first as the best full-back, followed by Ashley Cole and Cafu. See what else users recommended in the top 10 full-backs list.
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Andrew Robertson distinguished himself as a Scottish defender with his stamina, speed and left-footed crosses. He had spells at Dundee United and Hull City before becoming a key player for •••
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Ashley Cole is a former English defender known for his speed, positioning and duels with opposing wingers. He won the English championship with Arsenal and Chelsea, and with Chelsea he won •••
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Cafu is a former Brazilian right-back known for his stamina, speed and repeated forward runs. He played for São Paulo, Roma and AC Milan and won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994 and 2002. •••
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Carles Puyol is a former Spanish defender known for his courage, energy and devotion to the team. He spent his entire club career at Barcelona, where he became captain and won the •••
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Carlos Alberto Torres was a Brazilian defender known for his defensive reliability and attacking presence. He played for Santos and was the captain of Brazil, world champions in 1970. In •••
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Cosmin Contra is a former Romanian defender known for his energy and frequent runs on the right side. He played for Dinamo Bucharest, Deportivo Alavés, AC Milan, Atlético Madrid and •••
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Cristian Chivu is a former Romanian defender who combined defensive reliability with accurate passing and good left-footed technique. He played for Ajax, Roma and Inter Milan, winning the •••
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Dan Petrescu is a former Romanian footballer who played on the right side, both as a defender and as a midfielder. He stood out for his effort, positioning and surprise runs into attack. •••
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Gianluca Zambrotta is a former Italian defender valued for his speed, stamina and ability to play on both flanks. He played for Juventus, Barcelona and AC Milan, winning the World Cup with •••
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Giorgio Chiellini is a former Italian defender prized for his strength, anticipation and reliability in aerial duels. He started as a left-back and established himself in the center of •••
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