Top quality left-backs are a rare breed these days and that's why it's so important to make sure your Football Manager 2024 team is as strong as possible in the position.
If you've got a massive budget or a handful of pennies to work with, you can find a reliable option out there to take your team to the next level.
Here are 90min's picks for the best left-backs to sign on FM24 at any budget.
Cheap options
Ali Maaloul
Al-Ahly
17 crossing is insane from Maaloul, who is a major bargain for just £2m, although at 33 years old, he's only a stop-gap option.
Alex Sandro
Juventus
Only an option for big teams, Sandro's massive wage demands just about make up for his affordable £2.3m asking price.
Mergim Vojvoda
Torino
Vojvoda is a fantastic signing as he offers cover for both left- and right-back. That sort of versatility will cost you £4.5m.
Zaidu Sanusi
Porto
Sanusi, 26, is an immense athlete who will go flying up and down your left side. £3.4m is a fair price.
Carlos Clerc
Elche
Clerc isn't going to set the world on fire but he's a reliable defender who can do a bit of everything for £3m.
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Jesus Gallardo
Monterrey
Gallardo is one of the best left-backs outside Europe and his expiring contract gives him an asking price of just £2.8m. That's a serious bargain.
Anthony Caci
Mainz 05
Caci is actually a centre-back but he's built perfectly for the left-back spot, where he can make the most of his 15 crossing. He's a smart buy at £4.9m.
Pasquale Mazzocchi
Salernitana
The eldest of the two Pasquale Mazzocchi's on the game, this one is a natural right-back who is just as comfortable on the left. He'll set you back £3.5m.
Jerome Roussillon
Union Berlin
He's no longer the elite signing he once was with Roussillon is a reliable top-flight left-back whose £3.8m asking price is pretty fair.
Sergio Escudero
Valladolid
If you're looking for a real bargain, you won't find anyone better for £800,000 than Escudero.
Reasonable options
Valentin Barco
Boca Juniors
Everyone's favourite new wonderkid, 18-year-old Barco is a really nice player right now but his potential will see him develop into a star. His £8m release clause is definitely worth triggering.
Marcos Alonso
Barcelona
The same £8m will get you Alonso, who is towards the other end of his career. If you want someone with experience, Alonso is your man.
Mathias Oliveira
Parthenope
There are some good deals to be had in Naples this year. Olivera is only 25 but is already a top player and good value for his £17.5m price tag.
Reinildo
A. Madrid
One of many bargains to be found with Atletico, Reinildo's £18.5m price tag is right at the top of this bracket but he's also the best option here when it comes to current ability.
Adam Marusic
Lazio
Marusic is an old-school defender with 15 marking and 16 bravery. If you want a tough-tackling option, he's yours for £16.5m.
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Douglas Santos
Zenit St Petersburg
He was a great deal last year and Douglas is still excellent value at £11.75m. The 29-year-old is surprisingly well-suited for the inverted wing-back role.
Leonardo Spinazzola
Roma
With 16 pace, 15 dribbling and 14 crossing, you're getting a major attacking threat if you choose to meet Spinazzola's £16.5m asking price.
Alfonso Pedraza
Villarreal
There's interest in 27-year-old Pedraza early in the game, and that's no surprise. It'll cost you £18.75m to win the race for his signature.
Cristiano Biraghi
Fiorentina
Biraghi for £9.25m is a real steal. His 16 crossing and 16 free-kick taking make him a valuable weapon in attack but the 30-year-old still does the job in defence as well.
Matheus Reis
Sporting CP
Also comfortable at centre-back, Reis is another who is all about the defending. He's yours for £15m.
Expensive options
Jose Gaya
Valencia
Pound-for-pound, Gaya is the best left-back on this list. He boasts the highest current ability but his asking price of £54m is pretty alright if you're shopping in this price bracket.
Alejandro Balde
Barcelona
For £70m, you can pick up Balde. The 19-year-old is already great but is destined to become one of the best players on the game. It's a steep price but you'll never have to worry about the position again.
Pervis Estupinan
Brighton
£50m is a little steep for Estupinan, whose price tag definitely comes with some Premier League tax, but he's still an elite option for the role.
Caio Henrique
AS Monaco
25-year-old Henrique is a really nice player whose selling point is his 16 crossing. You're getting a major threat from deep for £24m.
Kyle Walker-Peters
Southampton
Walker-Peters is a right-back but he's just as good on the left. His £19.5m asking price is a massive bargain after Southampton's relegation.
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Ferland Mendy
R. Madrid
Mendy gets the nod here because of his price tag. He's statistically the second-best left-back on this list but can be picked up for just £26m, which is a serious bargain.
Rico Henry
Brentford
Henry's £36m price tag is pretty reasonable considering he plays in the Premier League. At 26 years old, he's a nice long-term option for any top team.
Ben Davies
Tottenham
Now a natural centre-back, Davies' roots lie on the left, where you can bring him in for a cool £31m.
David Raum
RB Leipzig
Raum is only 25 and still has room to grow into a really nice left-back. For £28m, you really can't go wrong.
Benjamin Henrichs
RB Leipzig
Comfortable literally anywhere on the pitch apart from striker, Henrichs is at his best on either side of defence and is available for a cool £22m. Leipzig are having all the fun.
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This article was originally published on 90min as The best left-backs to sign on Football Manager 2024.
