Jake Bidwell

Bidwell has played left back long enough to know exactly where he needs to stand before danger even arrives, which is why he rarely looks rushed even in a crowded penalty area. He captained a promotion winning side earlier in his career and has carried that experience through several Championship clubs since. That grounding shows in a steady positional sense rather than explosive pace as his main defensive asset.

The tension that follows any experienced full back is whether his legs still keep pace with quicker wingers as the divisions he plays in get faster around him. Bidwell has never relied purely on speed to do his job, leaning instead on reading the game a step ahead of his opponent. Watch how often he faces the league's most direct attackers, because that will show how much trust his manager places in his positioning.