For years, the left back position was overlooked, often seen as a defensive afterthought rather than a key role. It wasn’t exactly a spot players aspired to—more of a necessary duty than a chance to ...

Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal is at the heart of a growing tactical trend Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Nuno Mendes placing 10th in this year’s Ballon d’Or vote was the award’s highest recognition ...

Alvaro Fernandez Carreras is the latest piece in the rebuilding of Real Madrid’s defence. The 22-year-old left-back has signed on a six-year deal from Benfica for €50m and follows the arrivals of ...