The Premier League season is almost over and we’ve made our picks for the end-of-season awards. Here are the five best full-backs of 2016-17.
As the 2016-17 Premier League season nears its end, it’s time to give out FanSided’s awards for the best players in each position for each team. In this piece, we’ll take a look at the five best full-backs who have lit up the league this season with their impressive defensive performances.
5. Andy Robertson
Hull have been far from impressive this season and there’s still a strong chance the Tigers could face the drop. Normally, the inclusion of a relegation-threatened side’s full-back would seem out of place but Andy Robertson has played brilliantly for Hull this season.
The Scotland international has come a long way since he signed with Hull back in the summer of 2014, as demonstrated by the fact he’s almost at 100 appearances for the club. In his first season, the young wing-back showed promise but at times lacked maturity in his defensive play. A hard-fought Championship season certainly toughened him up and this year he’s been a mainstay in the Hull side.
Whether they stay up or go down, the Tigers will probably struggle to hold onto Robertson. His attacking ability coupled with his much developed defensive side makes him a very attractive prospect for some of the bigger clubs in the Premier League.