Three left-backs who could replace Marcelo at Real Madrid

2. Raphael Guerreiro

From one versatile Bundesliga left-back to another, Raphael Guerreiro has been consistency personified over the last 18 months. He is enjoying an impressive season for Borussia Dortmund, and his performances have helped him bench big-money summer signing Nico Schulz.

Guerreiro was heavily linked with a move away from Borussia Dortmund before eventually signing a new contract with the club last year. So like Alaba, the Portuguese international will cost Real Madrid quite a bit of money.

But just like Alaba, Guerreiro is a player who is in his prime and is one of the best left-backs in the world. He has experience of winning trophies and playing in big matches for both Portugal and Borussia Dortmund. And he is also someone who can actually defend reliably, unlike most full-backs in today’s world.

Guerreiro also has quick feet, great technical ability and is a big threat going forward. The 26-year-old has five goals and three assists to his name this season. He has formed an excellent partnership with Real Madrid loanee Achraf Hakimi on the opposite flank at Borussia Dortmund. And the duo could really excel playing together as the two full-backs at the Santiago Bernabéu next season.

Guerreiro is comfortable both playing as a full-back and as a wing-back. He is also capable of playing further forward on the wing, as he did for the majority of last season. He has also been used in the middle of the park and as a number ten during his time at Borussia Dortmund.