Top 10 best fullbacks of all time

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10. Lilian Thuram

Lilian has a huge football career, with many achievements in club and national team. The French legend is considered by experts to be one of the best defenders on the planet. Lilian played as a right back or center back on France's journey to winning the 1998 World Cup and EURO 2000.

9. Djalma Santos

Legendary Djalma has more than 400 appearances for the teams Portuguesa, Palmeiras, Sao Paulo. Djalma played as a right back when Brazil won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups; a total of 98 appearances.

8. Ruud Krol

Ruud is considered one of the greatest defenders in Dutch history. Ruud played 83 times for the Orange Cyclone from 1969 to 1983. Ruud was a member of the Ajax squad that won three consecutive European championships from 1971 to 1973.

7. Ashley Cole

Cole is one of the best full-backs in England history. The former Arsenal and Chelsea star has 107 appearances for the Three Lions. Cole won the Premier League twice with Arsenal before joining Chelsea. Cole won the Premier League and Champions League while playing for the Blues.

6. Cafu

Cafu is considered one of the best right-backs of all time. He also holds the record of having the most appearances for the Brazilian national team. Cafu appeared in 4 World Cup finals from 1994 to 2006, winning the World Cup in 1994 and 2002.

5. Philipp Lahm

Lahm does not possess good physical strength or speed; Instead, the former Bayern Munich star possesses a smart football mindset. The former German national player won many noble titles: 8 Bundesliga, 1 Champions League, 1 World Cup.

4. Dani Alves

Alves is the world's top right-back while playing for Barcelona under Pep Guardiola. The former Brazilian player won domestic cups in Spain, Italy and France.

3. Carlos Alberto

Alberto had an excellent performance on the Selecao journey to win the 1970 World Cup with a goal to score against Italy in the final. Alberto paved the way for the later trend of full-backs rising high to attack like Cafu and Roberto Carlos.

2. Roberto Carlos

Carlos is one of the best left backs in history. The Brazilian legend stands out for his ability to score goals and take thunderous free kicks. In the national team shirt, Carlos and Brazil finished second in the 1998 World Cup, won the 2002 World Cup, Copa America 1997 and 1999. At the club level, Carlos and Real Madrid won La Liga 4 times and won the Champions League 3 times. League.

1. Paolo Maldini

Maldini is a monument to AC Milan with 902 appearances on the field, 5 Champions League titles, 7 Serie A titles, 5 European Super Cups...