Ranked list · as of September 2026
The best right-backs right now (2026), ranked by the numbers
The top-rated right-backs across 18 leagues this season, by the data.
By Doppel's data-led ranking, the best right-backs right now are Reece James, James Hill and Nordi Mukiele. Reece James (Chelsea) tops the list this season with a 7.18 rating, ranked across 18 leagues and adjusted for league strength. As of September 2026.
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reece Jamessimilar↗ | Chelsea Premier League | 27 | €63m | 7.18 |
| 2 | James Hillsimilar↗ | Bournemouth Premier League | 24 | €24m | 6.97 |
| 3 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland Premier League | 29 | €15.2m | 6.96 |
| 4 | Matheus Nunessimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 28 | €48m | 6.95 |
| 5 | Abdukodir Khusanovsimilar↗ | Manchester City Premier League | 22 | €47m | 6.94 |
| 6 | James Justinsimilar↗ | Leeds United Premier League | 28 | €12.4m | 6.94 |
| 7 | Federico Valverdesimilar↗ | Real Madrid La Liga | 28 | €87m | 7.29 |
| 8 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal Premier League | 25 | €73m | 6.91 |
| 9 | Kenny Tetesimilar↗ | Fulham Premier League | 31 | €8.7m | 6.91 |
| 10 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur Premier League | 27 | €42m | 6.90 |
| 11 | Noussair Mazraouisimilar↗ | Manchester United Premier League | 29 | €17.5m | 6.89 |
| 12 | Ola Ainasimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest Premier League | 30 | €16.4m | 6.89 |
| 13 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest Premier League | 25 | €26m | 6.89 |
| 14 | Milan van Ewijksimilar↗ | Coventry City Premier League | 26 | €23m | 6.89 |
| 15 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace Premier League | 26 | €25m | 6.88 |
| 16 | Aïssa Mandisimilar↗ | Levante UD La Liga | 35 | €1.1m | 7.24 |
| 17 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Sunderland Premier League | 35 | €1.4m | 6.86 |
| 18 | Michael Kayodesimilar↗ | Brentford Premier League | 22 | €39m | 6.86 |
| 19 | Semi Ajayisimilar↗ | Hull City Premier League | 33 | €650k | 6.86 |
| 20 | Diogo Dalotsimilar↗ | Manchester United Premier League | 27 | €28m | 6.85 |
| 21 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace Premier League | 20 | €25m | 6.84 |
| 22 | Ben Whitesimilar↗ | Arsenal Premier League | 29 | €27m | 6.84 |
| 23 | Alessandro Bastonisimilar↗ | Inter Serie A | 27 | €61m | 7.27 |
| 24 | Matty Cashsimilar↗ | Aston Villa Premier League | 29 | €19.8m | 6.83 |
| 25 | Wesley Fofanasimilar↗ | Chelsea Premier League | 26 | €29m | 6.83 |
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 right-back right now?
- By the data, Reece James (Chelsea) is the top-rated right-back this season (7.18 rating), ahead of James Hill and Nordi Mukiele. Full ranking across 18 leagues on this page.
- Who is the best value right-back?
- Aïssa Mandi (Levante UD) stands out on value: a 7.24 rating at roughly €1.1m, below the market's headline prices.
- How are the best right-backs ranked?
- Doppel ranks right-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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