Givemesport has ranked the best inverted fullbacks in history.
Alexander ZinchenkoThe inverted fullback is a modernized variation of the more traditional wingback, which has been a mainstay of soccer tactics for quite some time, the publication explains. In addition to performing his usual defensive duties, the inverted fullback must shift into the center of the field when his team attacks, effectively acting as an extra midfielder to ensure full control of ball possession.
It should be noted that the Ukrainian defender of London Arsenal Oleksandr Zinchenko also found a place in the presented ranking, and he was on the sixth place.
Top 10 inverted fullbacks in the history of soccer according to Givemesport
1. Philipp Lahm
2. Sergi Barjuan
3. Albert Ferrer
4. João Cancelo
5. Trent Alexander-Arnold
6. Alexander Zinchenko
7. John Stones
8. Joshua Kimmich
9. Ben White
10. Manuel Akanji.
