AS says Hansi Flick has used four different players at right-back across Barcelona's 15 official matches this season. Barcelona's current right-back options include Eric García, Jules Koundé, Xavi Espart and Brian Fariñas.
Appearance figures
Eric García has played at right-back in 7 games, ahead of Jules Koundé's 4 appearances. Xavi Espart and Brian Fariñas have each played there twice.
The players' positional backgrounds
Setting aside João Cancelo, none of those four players grew up as right-backs. Eric García grew up fundamentally as a centre-back, where he feels most comfortable, but Flick made him his first choice on the right flank.
Jules Koundé was not initially keen on playing as a right-back but later came to admit that full-back might be the position best suited to his abilities. Xavi Espart and Brian Fariñas have midfield backgrounds.
Fariñas played at right-back in two matches
Fariñas played at right-back against Alavés and then played there again in the Champions League clash with Aston Villa.
