It is one thing to play football, it’s another to have a position and it’s really impressive if a player can play multiple positions with ease and that’s called “VERSATILITY”.
Players come and go and they are remembered for various reasons why they are no more playing active football. Some are remembered for their skills, goals, ball control, records and for many other reasons.
One of reasons this article is focusing on is the ‘Versatility’ and we would focus on current players with the ability to play multiple positions.
We believe football betting fans would agree with some of the names we have on this list.
1. CESAR AZPILICUETA
With the ability of playing anywhere across the line of defense at Chelsea, Azpilicueta is one of the most underrated players in world football currently. Calm, composed and tireless on the ball, the Spaniard this season has been so important for the blues in subsequent before now making him the most consistent player at the club.
Having started his career as a full-back, it is a testament to Azpilicueta’s versatility that he is considered one of the best centre-backs in world football today. In fact, Conte in a press conference once called Azpi a dream to work with.
Really difficult to go out injured, Azpilicueta is one of the most complete defenders in world football.
2. JAMES MILNER
James Milner was one of the youngest players to ever play in the Premier League and he has played for a number of top clubs such as Leeds United, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and currently at Merseyside club, Liverpool.
The versatility of Milner is shown by the fact that he has played in more positions than the clubs he has represented. Milner started off as a winger, but the Liverpool man has played on both flanks, centre of midfield, at wing-back or at full-back and even as a backup striker.
Having played the entirety of one of Liverpool’s season as a left-back for Liverpool, last season saw James Milner play as at a more conventional central midfield role although he did revert to the left-back position in a pulsating Champions League encounter against Sevilla.
3. DAVID ALABA
Primarily plays as a left-back for German outfit FC Bayern, the Austrian has gathered a fine data for his curriculum vitae as one of the more underrated stars of this incredible Bayern squad, despite costing the club a little after moving from Austria Wien in 2008.
The 28-year-old’s ability to move up field into a left midfield slot isn’t of much significance to Alaba, but the fact that the youngster can thrive well in that same position is undermined.
For over 5 seasons now, David has played really well in that position under Pep Guadiola and his consistency has shown why he also fits well that position.
4. MICHAIL ANTHONIO
Michail Antonio has played so many positions for West Ham United and that it is no longer clear which his preferred position his.
He originally started off as a right-back in the 2016/17 season, he then started playing as a forward out of nowhere and grabbed some extremely important goals.
In subsequent seasons, Michail has played as a right winger, attacking midfielder and centre-forward. Currently out with an injury, Moyes will be hoping that he will have the versatile player back sooner rather than later.
A threat in the air and quick on his feet, Antonio has shown in the last 2 seasons that he is capable of playing in multiple positions with equal ease.
5. ERIC DIER
Once regarded as One of England’s most promising youngsters, Eric Dier has seen his game rise to new levels under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino.
The 26-year-old is capable of playing as a center-back, defensive midfielder, and central midfielder and is one of the most trusted players at the club.
While his performances might be a bit up and down sometimes, there is no denying his heart and passion and he always ends up doing a reasonable job when called upon.
Under current manager, Jose Mourinho, it is so glaring that he’s one of the regular starters at the club because of his ability to fill in different positions.
These players mentioned plays for teams who are actually in fine form.
