Paris Saint-Germain defender Nuno Mendes has been ranked the best left-back in world football, ahead of Real Madrid\u2019s Marc Cucurella and Inter Milan\u2019s Federico Dimarco, in a new ranking published by Planet Football.\n<\/p>\n
The Portuguese international occupies the top position on the list of 10 outstanding left-backs, with Cucurella ranked second and Dimarco completing the top three.\n<\/p>\n
According to Planet Football on Wednesday, Mendes\u2019 defensive qualities, ability to win one-on-one duels and attacking contributions have made him one of the most influential players in his position.\n<\/p>\n
The report also highlighted his importance to PSG\u2019s success in the UEFA Champions League, alongside right-back Achraf Hakimi.<\/p>\n
Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori, who plays for Arsenal, occupies fourth position, while Atletico Madrid\u2019s Alex Grimaldo is ranked fifth.\n<\/p>\n
Newcastle United\u2019s Lewis Hall takes sixth place, followed by Manchester City\u2019s Nico O\u2019Reilly in seventh position.\n<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich\u2019s Nathaniel Brown is ranked eighth, while Alphonso Davies occupies ninth place despite concerns over injuries that have affected his consistency.<\/p>\n
Arsenal\u2019s Piero Hincapie completes the top 10.<\/p>\n
Explaining Davies\u2019 position, Planet Football noted that injuries had disrupted his development and affected the explosive performances that previously made him one of the most exciting full-backs in world football.\n<\/p>\n
However, the publication acknowledged that recent encouraging performances suggested the Canadian still had plenty to offer.\n<\/p>\n
On Brown, the report praised his comfortable adaptation to Bayern Munich, noting that he contributed a goal and two assists in his first eight Bundesliga appearances.\n<\/p>\n
The publication also highlighted Calafiori\u2019s defensive ability and growing attacking influence, while acknowledging that injuries had affected his availability for Arsenal.\n<\/p>\n
Dimarco\u2019s impressive record at Inter Milan also earned him third place, with the Italian having established himself as one of the club\u2019s most important players through his goals and assists.\n<\/p>\n
Cucurella was praised for his defensive discipline, positional awareness and performances in major matches, including his contribution to Real Madrid\u2019s recent successes.<\/p>\n
Planet Football described Mendes as an outstanding all-round defender whose defensive strength and attacking ability have helped make him a key figure in PSG\u2019s system under Luis Enrique. <\/p>\n
The ranking reflects the growing importance of modern full-backs, who are increasingly expected to contribute both defensively and offensively while adapting to different tactical demands.\n<\/p>\n
The players as rated by Planet Football\n<\/p>\n
Nuno Mendes\n<\/p>\n
Marc Cucurella\n<\/p>\n
Federico Dimarco\n<\/p>\n
Riccardo Calafiori<\/p>\n
Alex Grimaldo\n<\/p>\n
Lewis Hall\n<\/p>\n
Nico O\u2019Reilly\n<\/p>\n
Nathaniel Brown\n<\/p>\n
Alphonso Davies\n<\/p>\n
Piero Hincapie\n<\/p>\n
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