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Trent Alexander-Arnold: How Liverpool’s Full-Back Changed Modern Football
Explore how Trent Alexander-Arnold transformed the role of the full-back with his creativity, passing ability and tactical influence on modern football.
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Football Content Creator & Sports Analyst
Published September 29, 2026
For generations, full-backs were judged by one simple question:
Can they defend?
They were expected to stop wingers, win tackles and provide defensive security.
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