Leighton Baines: The Unsung Hero of English Left Backs

In this video, we take a closer look at the incredible career of Leighton Baines. From his youth career with Wigan Athletic to his successful thirteen-year spell at Everton, Baines established himself as one of the finest left-backs in English football history.

We discuss his impressive individual achievements including being named Everton's Player of the Season twice and being included in the PFA Team of the Year on two occasions. Baines was also an incredible set-piece specialist which added to his attacking prowess and made him a vital asset for his team.

[Baresi-Unico-Capitano]

One of the very few English players who I always admired. He had more of a european style, elegant, technically gifted and just all round marvellous footballer.

[FSushi]

One of the reasons why I became an Everton fan. As a young left back watching him from the states, I was awestruckby his play and modeled my game after him.

[nandaocta]

His link up play with Steven Pienaar was absolutely beautiful 😊

[bluenose]

Best LB in the PL by a mile in his day. Everton legend. Hit a great free kick too. COYB UTFT.

[W]

And then he quietly retired. Sad to see where Everton are now.

[wesleymcglone]

When you was born can really affect how your career pans out. If Baines is born 10 years earlier or 10 years later than he was and he's an England regular, gets a big move and has a legendary career. Coming through just after Ashley Cole kept him back, even when he was playing better than Cole it was too late Cole had the reputation and the trust.

[lmcguire]

As a Celtic and Everton fan, I’m so glad to of found this channel. Apart from Larsson, Baines is the best player I’ve personally watched. Incredibly underrated and this video actually shows just how good really was, as specially when Cole and Evra are held in such high regard.

[gddos]

Quality video. Always thought Baines was massively unded-appreciated.

[callme_lyds]

Putting respect on Baines' name! Love this! There's only one shirt with a players name on it I've ever gotten and that's Baines, even before the links to United. Him staying and becoming a true Everton legend will never be forgotten.

[Mrprocragg]

As a Everton fan it’s great to see players who if they were at a bigger club would be held down as a Premier league great get some recognition, I really enjoyed your videos on failed England wonder kids keep up the work boss 👍

[BEN-oizu]

The 2 free kicks in one game v west ham away. Awesome

[DannyOConnor]

Roy Keane said that he spoke to Baines when he was trying to sign him for Sunderland and was told something along the lines of, "I'm sorry Roy. But if Everton come calling, I'm going there because I'm an Evertonian." But Baines did admit to coming from a Liverpudlian family but ended up supporting Everton because of his friends.

Also some stats you could have added would be Chances Created. Which I'm certain he was top 5 in Europe for at numerous points in his career, which is impressive for a Left Back, even if only for parts of a season. But also the fact that Baines wasn't playing for a title contending team like the others. Everton were a very good team, regularly in Europe. But they lacked a top striker to get them further. Which in turn, would have undoubtedly got Baines more assists.

But great video none the less. Cheers!

[arransadventures]

As an Everton fan. These were the glory days. Would kill for solid Everton back 😢

[michaelwilson]

Love Baines, but he never was the same after his ankle injury. His two against West Ham will live with me forever. COYB

[mikeglover]

Baines and Coleman the best attacking fullbacks in the country for five years

[LumePip]

This is a criminally undersubscribed channel. Superb stuff. Also, thanks for covering Bainesy. 🤟

[bluenose]

Everton legend. Great free kicks, superb pens and a great left back.

[darrenduncan]

You deserve more subs mate, love your videos

[aronhuskisson]

I literally worshiped leighton baines people honestly don’t realise how great he was just look at his assists considering we didn’t have great strikers hate to say it but it might of been better if he left us would of got so more recognition his assists might of been double with a world class striker

[angrypkeyp]

You are making some amazing content, keep it up