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The modern full-back has become a shapeshifter.

The job once began and ended on the touchline, dealing with the opposition’s winger and swinging in a couple of crosses.

Then came the attacking full-backs, who were forgiven defensive lapses if they broke the line with acceleration and a cutback.

The role flipped again when inverted full-backs stepped into midfield and were asked to pass under pressure and manage central spaces.

Now the evolution feels circular and additive rather than binary.

The best full-backs widen the pitch when the team needs to stretch, compress it when the midfield requires an extra body and appear between lines.

They must be sprinters and press resistors, aerially competent and positionally calm, which has been seen with the likes of Achraf Hakimi, Nuno Mendes and Marc Cucurella.

Givairo Read at 19 looks built for this era and for any demand of the game.

This Givairo Read scout report details Read’s strengths and how he could be used by one of his biggest admirers at Manchester City.

When Villarreal acquired Alberto Moleiro from UD Las Palmas, they didn’t expect immediate results.

Yet, the 22-year-old has shattered those expectations, establishing himself as a vital part of the team’s attack under coach Marcelino.

Having already scored six goals and provided two assists in 15 La Liga appearances this season, he has proven he can handle the step up, evolving from a promising talent into a top-flight creator.

In this Alberto Moleiro scout report, we will examine Moleiro‘s performance and its impact on Villarreal’s style of play and success this season.

Xabi Alonso: “I can feel support from the players, yes. We will be out of this moment all together”.

Will he keep his job or be sacked?

Read all about Xabi Alonso’s tactical blueprint and how it might mould this next generation of Los Blancos!

Álvaro Carreras played great in yesterday match against Manchester City.

He joined Real Madrid from Benfica, check our our player analysis on the youngster.

Matías Soulé has 7 G/A in 19 games for Roma this season.

Take a look at our scout report as they play in the UEFA Europa League today.