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It’s no secret that Minnesota United is a bit thin at the full back positions. Here are three players they could bring in to strengthen those positions.

Potential fullbacks Minnesota United should consider signing.

Simen Kind Mikalsen

Simon Kind Mikalsen is a 23 year-old Norwegian, who currently plays for Lillestrom SK in the Tippeligaen. A versatile player, Mikalsen mainly plays leftback, but can also play as a centerback, or as a wide midfielder. In three seasons with Lillestrom, he has made 71 appearances and scored six goals.

Mikalsen could play leftback in Minnesota, or he could play as a centerback, and the Loons could move Francisco Calvo to the left. Should he prove to not have what it takes to be a regular starter, he would make a solid backup for 3 different positions.

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Peter Ankersen

Ankersen is a 26 year-old Danish Right back who currently plays for FC Copenhagen. A Danish International with 17 National Team caps to his name, Ankersen has previously played with Esbjerg in Denmark, as well as playing in Austria with RB Salzburg, and Norway with Rosenberg BK.

If Ankersen ended up in Minnesota, he’d likely be starter material. Or at worst case scenario split time with current rightback Kevin Venegas, he if struggles to adapt to the MLS.

Paulo Diaz

The 22 year-old Chilean International currently plays for San Lorenzo in the Argentine League, and has previously played for Palestino and Colo Colo in his native Chile. He’s played mainly as a centerback, but can also play leftback, meaning that like Mikalsen, he could either play leftback, or play centerback, and the Loons can move Francisco Calvo left again.

Though talented, Diaz could still use some fine tuning, and could be a project for Minnesota’s staff to work with going forward. Even if he can couldn’t contribute right away, he’d be a very solid bench option with a decent chance to earn a starting spot at some point in the future.

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