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Seeking multifaceted talent on the football pitch has always been a treasure for
football clubs as they bring an exceptional spark to the game. Today, we will
discover those outstanding football athletes gifted with immense versatility that often
turn out to be a complete game changer for the win.
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Alright, let us now dive right in... We are going to highlight those legends who proved
themselves in a variety of roles and laid the foundation for the world class level.
Sergio Ramos: Right-Back, Centre-Back
The development of
Sergio Ramos as a player began as a right-back, where he
managed to strike for Sevilla, further skyrocketing his skills for his move to Real
Madrid in 2005 and boosting his career.
Joshua Kimmich: Right-Back, Central Midfield
Being a central midfielder by trade,
J. Kimmich displayed his talent in defence,
excelling at his passing technique. After some time and making a name as a right-
back, he got pulled towards a midfielder, shifting back and forth to both protect the
backline and break through the opponent’s attack. If you need an embodiment of his
play, then look no further than Barcelona's 8-2 humbling.
Bernardo Silva: Winger, False Nine, Central Midfield
After becoming an integral part of Manchester City,
Bernardo Silva was expected to play right-
wing as he had previously done at Monaco. So, a lot of confusion was raised among
the public due to his sole play in the first season. Even more so, his breakthrough in
2018/19 proved him an excellent central midfielder in one of Guardiola’s classic
“Free 8” roles. Following the match, Bernardo has since continued his career by
establishing presence in big games for City in spite of being deployed at false nine
when Guardiola desired maximum control from a game. Check out Bernardo’s
performances in Premier League match wins over Chelsea where his domination of
the right and centre of the field were beyond expectations.
Angel Di Maria: Winger, Central Midfield, Central Defensive Midfield
Di Maria was initially an invincible winger, unmanageable to be stopped off either
flank. The national team of Argentina got him the Olympic Gold in 2008 while Benfica
and Real Madrid (2013/2014) provided him with room for thriving as a central
midfielder. Since then, he went on to Manchester United, having ended up a
disappointment to his fans. However, PSG reshaped his performance with a former
glow, unveiling the plethora of his skills in a defensive midfield role. Currently, he is
back on his feet as a winger, always ready to get back on track with his defensive
mode once asked by Mauricio Pochettino.
Cesar Azpilicueta: Right-Back, Centre-Back, Left-Back
The Spaniard has been treating
Azpilicueta as a utility they can’t go without, yet are
aware of his commitment to get his knees muddy on the pitch taking everyone aback
with his versatility.
Originally, Azpilicueta was dragged into the game as a right-back and was given a
moniker “Dave” due to his teammates being unable to correctly pronounce his name.
Born in the city of Pamplona, he successfully showed himself in a defensive role
(left-back), winning the Premier League title in 2014/15 under Jose Mourinho. Later
on, he repeated his success, but under Antonio Conte at right-centre-back. Now,
“Dave” is a huge advantage to the team as he could fill in as a right-back, left-back,
or centre-back.
While
the list may not be exhaustive, this is simply a brief outline of the most
prominent football players in terms of their versatility.