Ranked list · as of September 2026
The best left-backs right now (2026), ranked by the numbers
The top-rated left-backs across 18 leagues this season, by the data.
By Doppel's data-led ranking, the best left-backs right now are Marc Guéhi, Lisandro Martínez and Nico Schlotterbeck. Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) tops the list this season with a 7.30 rating, ranked across 18 leagues and adjusted for league strength. As of September 2026.
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 26 | €66m | 7.30 |
| 2 | Lisandro Martínezsimilar↗ | Manchester United Premier League | 28 | €48m | 7.09 |
| 3 | Nico Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga | 27 | €57m | 7.67 |
| 4 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town Premier League | 27 | €21m | 7.03 |
| 5 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 24 | €64m | 6.99 |
| 6 | Moratosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest Premier League | 25 | €13.6m | 6.95 |
| 7 | James Justinsimilar↗ | Leeds United Premier League | 28 | €12.4m | 6.94 |
| 8 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United Premier League | 22 | €33m | 6.94 |
| 9 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal Premier League | 24 | €46m | 6.90 |
| 10 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 25 | €39m | 6.90 |
| 11 | Noussair Mazraouisimilar↗ | Manchester United Premier League | 29 | €17.5m | 6.89 |
| 12 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest Premier League | 25 | €26m | 6.89 |
| 13 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 21 | €76m | 6.87 |
| 14 | Riccardo Calafiorisimilar↗ | Arsenal Premier League | 24 | €53m | 6.87 |
| 15 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League | 26 | €21m | 6.86 |
| 16 | Jay DaSilvasimilar↗ | Coventry City Premier League | 28 | €8.7m | 6.85 |
| 17 | Antonee Robinsonsimilar↗ | Fulham Premier League | 29 | €24m | 6.85 |
| 18 | Lewis Hallsimilar↗ | Newcastle United Premier League | 22 | €38m | 6.84 |
| 19 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace Premier League | 20 | €25m | 6.84 |
| 20 | Ferdi Kadıoğlusimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League | 27 | €36m | 6.81 |
| 21 | Nathan Akésimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 31 | €10.9m | 6.80 |
| 22 | Pep Chavarríasimilar↗ | Chelsea Premier League | 28 | €9.7m | 6.80 |
| 23 | Adrien Truffertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth Premier League | 25 | €28m | 6.79 |
| 24 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga | 31 | €7.4m | 7.38 |
| 25 | Tino Livramentosimilar↗ | Newcastle United Premier League | 24 | €44m | 6.78 |
Ranked by player rating, current season, min 600 minutes, across 18 leagues. Value marked * is a market estimate. Updated September 2026.
FAQ
- Who is the best left-back right now?
- By the data, Marc Guéhi (Manchester City) is the top-rated left-back this season (7.30 rating), ahead of Lisandro Martínez and Nico Schlotterbeck. Full ranking across 18 leagues on this page.
- Who is the best value left-back?
- Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund) stands out on value: a 7.38 rating at roughly €7.4m, below the market's headline prices.
- How are the best left-backs ranked?
- Doppel ranks left-backs by player rating over the current season (minimum 600 minutes), across 18 leagues in Europe and South America, league-strength adjusted so output isn't over-credited in weaker leagues. Updated automatically.
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