James, Alexander-Arnold, Cancelo: Who is the best full-back in the Premier League?

Trent Alexander-Arnold, Reece James and Joao Cancelo – who is better?

It’s a debate that Liverpool, Chelsea, Man City and football fans, in general, have had for many months.

For what it’s worth, all three are world-class and possibly the three best full-backs in world football.

They are all very different full-backs that offer their club exactly what they need both defensively and offensively.

But let’s momentarily join in the debate over who is the best.

How do we decide?

Clean sheets? Assists? Goals? Trophies?

Well, we thought the fairest way to do it is by using Squawka’s comparison matrix. We’ve looked at 35 different metrics and used stats throughout the entire 2021/22 Premier League season.

Where possible, we’ve used ‘per 90’ statistics to make up for the difference in games played.

So, who comes out on top? Alexander-Arnold, James or Cancelo?

Let’s take a look:

Winner: Joao Cancelo (36)

Winner: Joao Cancelo (109)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (7.5)

Winner: Reece James (14.4)

Winner: Reece James (0.3)

Winner: Joao Cancelo (0.7)

Winner: Reece James (0.5)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (2.9)

Winner: Joao Cancelo (82.3)

Winner: Reece James (89.56)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (12)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (6.5)

Winner: Reece James (71.67)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (8.7)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (2.6)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (30.04)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (1.2)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold and Joao Cancelo (0.6)

Winner: Joao Cancelo (11.9)

Winner: Joao Cancelo (2.4)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (0.1)

Winner: Reece James (1.8)

Winner: Reece James (76.6)

Winner: Reece James (1.5)

Winner: Trent Alexander-Arnold (0.4)

Winner: Joao Cancelo (3.1)

Winner: Joao Cancelo (1.6)

Winner: