João Cancelo

João Cancelo is a versatile Portuguese fullback considered one of the best in his position in world football during the 2020s. Born in Barreiro, Portugal, he stood out for his unique ability to play on both the right and left side of defense, with midfielder-like technical quality and intense offensive contribution. His career included spells at Europe's biggest clubs, and under Pep Guardiola's management at Manchester City he reached a level rarely seen among fullbacks, frequently being described as a midfielder disguised as a defender. He won multiple Premier League titles and was voted the best fullback of the 2020-21 season by the PFA.