Right-backs now combine defensive duties with attacking wing-back roles, requiring athleticism, technical skill and strong statistical performance across multiple metrics.
'Most important tactical discovery' - Fans go wild over Lamine Yamal's masterclass in new role | Barca Universal
Hansi Flick moved Lamine Yamal into an attacking midfielder role, beginning a tactical shift that could reshape his development and Barcelona's attacking structure.
Why there is no such thing as a perfect football tactic | Jonathan Wilson
Football playing styles evolve incrementally and adaptively, not inevitably cyclical; tactics are contingent on players, context, and historical knowledge, with periodic dominant styles.
Why having a left-footed right winger is so hot right now
Inverted left-footed right wingers have surged due to tactical evolution and youth coaching, becoming the most coveted attacking profile in European football.
Liverpool's new era promises excitement but have they changed too much? | Jonathan Wilson
Liverpool's summer transfer spending is poised to approach 400m, marking a significant investment in building a strong squad, possibly second only to Chelsea’s past spending.