The left back position isn’t regarded as the most glamourous—indeed at Sunday League level, it tends to be where you hide your weakest player.
However, we’re not talking about Sunday League footballers here. Over the last century, we've seen some exceptionally talented footballers nail down a spot at left back, achieving brilliant things in the process.
As time has gone on, attacking flair and ability on the ball has become more and more important, but there’s no doubting the greatness of those who paved the way in eras where defensive structure was the name of the game.
Here, ranks the 20 best to ever lace up a pair of boots.
