He played in several positions , namely right-back , centre-back , defensive midfielder and right wing , but after the appointment of Tayfun Korkut as manager in January 2018 he was exclusively a centre back ; the team conceded 10 goals in their last 14 games as they went from near the relegation places to finish 7th , only just missing out on a UEFA Europa League place.
Benjamin Pavard played in several positions , until after the appointment of a new manager , when he was played exclusively as a center back .