Forward Quote by DeAndre Yedlin

Obviously, it's not the same when you play at wing-back. You don't have to defend as much. You don't get exposed in defensive situations…

— Matt Doherty

When I play a back three and I'm a wing-back, I'm a lot higher. I have more freedom to roam and do what I…

— Reece James

As a winger, you want to get at defenders and make it hard for them. Instead of them going forwards, they have to defend…

— Victor Moses

I'm a defender first and foremost, and if I'm playing right centre-half, I am even more of a defender than the wing-backs.

— Kyle Walker

Playing wing-back is more defensive-minded, so you have to judge when to lunge in for a tackle, not just recklessly going in, or making…

— Callum Hudson-Odoi

I consider myself more of a hybrid player than just a fullback.

— Glenn Gronkowski

Playing at fullback it's part of your role to get up and take those high balls.

— Israel Folau

Maybe modern tactics mean that making the switch from defence to midfield is easier. Many years ago, full backs were more limited - you…

— Philipp Lahm

If you have got pace and awareness of where you want the ball and where you want to go yourself, you are getting in…

— Kasper Schmeichel

As a full back, your role is just as much in playing in midfield, getting forward and creating chances, as it is stopping them…

— Philipp Lahm

I prefer to play up front, but if the coach puts me on the wing, then that means it is better for the team,…

— Anthony Martial

Not many know this, but in training sessions, I like to play in the center-back position sometimes. I think I'm good at that position,…

— Dimitar Berbatov