Nowadays, footballers come in all shapes and sizes; though, it’s such variation that makes the beautiful game so engrossing. Back in the day, the plan was simple: find the skillful winger with a long pass, watch them bamboozle a defender and then whip it into the box for the focal point to nod it home. There are now wingers who consider themselves goalscorers, pressers, inside forwards and much more.
From your silky Brazilian to your undeviating Englishmen, there are a host of skill-sets that are lighting up the and European football at the current moment. And that got us thinking: who are the best wingers in world football right now? By no means an easy task with the traditional 4-4-2 formation seldom in play and the emergence of sub-categorised wide men. Below is a list of the 15 best wingers in world football, ranked in order.
They have been ranked based on the following factors. A quick caveat: to be included, each player’s main position must be listed as either ‘Right Winger’ or ‘Left Winger’ on As such, the exclusion of Paris Saint-Germain’s is by virtue of him being classed as a ‘Centre-Forward’. 10 Best Wingers in World Football - Ranked 1.
Vinicius Jr Real Madrid 21 goals, 11 assists 2. Mohamed Salah Liverpool 24 goals, 13 assists 3. Bukayo Saka Arsenal 19 goals, 14 assists 4.
Lamine Yamal Barcelona 7 goals, 10 assists 5. Phil Foden Manchester City 24 goals, 10 assists 6. Rodrygo Real Madrid 17 goals, 9 assists 7.
Cole Palmer Chelsea 27 goals, 15 as.