Nothing will delight football spectators more than seeing a player deployed in an unconventional position - Harry Maguire having been the latest to play a somewhat unorthodox role for Manchester United.
The Red Devils captain was deployed in Erik ten Hag ’s attack against Real Sociedad after being introduced as a substitute and but for a fleeting moment, was one half of an attacking duo alongside five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
The image of the defender attempting to navigate the Real Sociedad defence was certainly a sight to behold. Take a look at some of the most infamous defenders - or indeed goalkeepers - who turned strikers over the past few decades:
