The best young full-backs in world football
A current ranking of right-backs and left-backs aged 16–22, with progression, wide involvement, defending and senior opportunity kept in view.
Page updated Sep 3, 2026 · scores rebuilt Sep 3, 2026 · performance evidence through Jul 18, 2026
Scouting read
What this shortlist is built to reveal
Modern full-backs can be touchline runners, secondary creators, build-up midfielders or aggressive front-foot defenders. The ranking opens the shortlist; the profile shows whether a player’s production fits the job his team gives him.
The board is a discovery tool. Open a profile to inspect minutes, role-specific percentiles, advanced evidence and data confidence before drawing a projection.
Current clubs and market context were reviewed Sep 4, 2026. Completed comparable performance evidence runs through Jul 18, 2026.
Current board order