Lots of footballers are very much talented to an extent that they possess the ability to play in not just one or two positions, but more.

Their abilities give them an edge over other players in their team as they can fit in whichever role given to them.

Here are the top 5 most versatile players

5: David Alaba

The veteran Austrian captain has proven to be of utility on the field of play numerous times. From playing in the left-back position to central back and even defensive midfield, Alaba is arguably one of the most diverse footballers present.

During his time at Bayern Munich, dictating his role could be a difficult task. David Alaba started his career as a genuine left-back, but not long after he was seen controlling the tempo of games in the midfield, before settling to be his club’s rock in central defense.

Since moving to Real Madrid in the last summer transfer window, Alaba has played both central and left-back positions.

4: Reece James

The Chelsea young star has proven to be versatile having featured in different positions. Though originally a right back/right wingback, Reece James plays as a central defender, midfielder, and occasionally a right winger.

The Chelsea academy player is arguably one of the strongest players in the Premier League at the moment. The tremendous show of strength and confidence gives the coaches he has played for no doubt in featuring him in different positions.

Reece James started his plight to be a footballer as a striker at Chelsea Academy. Since his debut, he is the defender with the most goals in the Premier League and as streaming sports trends in the UK show, Chelsea is one of the most streamed soccer teams.

3: Joshua Kimmich

The Bayern Munich star has shown class in both defense and midfield. The slick deadly German has bosses the right-back position and also shows startling creativity in the midfield.

One of the most underrated players of the present football generation, Kimmich possesses a dual personality of calm and aggressiveness.

It can fully be boosted by that the only position Joshua Kimmich hasn’t played for Bayern Munich is the attacking position.

2: Lionel Messi

It is quite a task to dictate what position Lionel Messi hasn’t played in from the midfield and attacking position. Messi passes like and perfect midfielder and scores like a perfect striker.

Though he hasn’t tested his abilities in the back four, Lionel Messi is believed to fit perfectly in the left-back position.

Regarded as the greatest footballer of all time, Messi has numerous awards for even the different positions he plays. Messi is also the most streamed and televised player in football history.

1: Federico Valverde

A gift, Valverde has played in arguably all positions in football, ranging from defense, midfield, and attack, and put up a brilliant performance. The only position the Real Madrid midfielder hasn’t tested his abilities is in the goalpost.

Valverde’s brilliance on the pitch can’t be matched by an average player. The 24-year-old Uruguayan has both physical and technical abilities.

Some of the roles he has played for Real Madrid include, right back, central midfield, and right winger. The natural-born midfielder plays ahead of Eden Hazard on the right wing.

Other players possess this rare ability, some notable mentions are James Milner, N’golo Kante, Joao Cancelo, etc.