Manchester United star Ander Herrera claims: Antonio Valencia is the world’s best right-back
Spanish star believes former Red Devils winger has become just as good as Dani Alves after converting to defence
MANCHESTER UNITED star Ander Herrera claims team-mate Antonio Valencia is the world’s best right-back – despite his natural position being a winger.
The Ecuadorian arrived at Old Trafford eight years ago and spent the majority of his time at the Premier League club battling for the right-wing berth.
In recent seasons, however, the 31-year-old has found himself moved further downfield and has excelled to become an almost permanent fixture in the United backline.
And his impressive displays are certainly impressing club-mate Herrera, who claims Valencia is now up there alongside Brazilian and Juventus star Dani Alves as the finest full-back on the planet.
Herrera said: “I know him and have always liked the way he plays.
“I know he’s not a normal right-back because he used to play as a winger, but I think that, right now, he is the best right-back in the world, maybe with Dani Alves, because I like Dani Alves a lot.