Winger, wing-back, advanced winger, attacking winger… There are different terms and multiple roles for winger players. After all, the constant reinvention of players within the transformations and dynamics of soccer is nothing new. Today we’re talking about the best left-wingers in the world!
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How do you know who the best left-wingers in the world are?
We’re going to use the SofaScore platform, which compiles data and information on every active player on the planet, as a basis for our analysis of the best left-wingers in the world.
Keep reading to find out about all the best left-wingers in the world!
Who are the best left-wingers in the world?
Nowadays, the winger is no longer just that player who is skilled at dribbling, improvising and “one-on-one”, who traditionally occupies the sides of the pitch.
This doesn’t mean, of course, that they don’t perform these functions. On the contrary. These days, these wingers also play a crucial role in defense and playmaking, operating beyond the edges of the pitch;
They also score goals and provide assists. They are essential players for the success of teams. Check out our list of the best left-wingers in the world now!
- Heung-min Son (Tottenham Hotspur)
One of the fastest and most powerful winger the league has ever seen, the South Korean, even at the age of 31, is still crucial for Spurs. A well-deserved seventh place for him!
- Current score: 7.57
- In the Premier League 23/24: 17 goals, 9 assists, 18 great chances created.
- Jérémy Doku (Manchester City)
Another City player, Doku, just 21 years old, has established himself as one of the best left-wingers in the world after this season at the club.
- Current score: 7.43
- In the Premier League 23/24:3 goals, 7 assists, 5 great chances created.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli)
The Georgian is part of one of the best teams Napoli has ever seen and still stands out in every game.
- Current score: 7.36
- In Serie A 23/24: 10 goals, 6 assists, 11 great chances created.
- Rafael Leão (Milan)
The Portuguese striker had an incredible season for the fashion capital, creating many chances for his teammates and scoring important goals.
- Current score: 7.35
- In Serie A 23/24: 8 goals, 9 assists, 18 great chances created.
- Vinícius Jr. (Real Madrid)
We couldn’t miss the biggest star of our current national team: Vini Jr. The Real winger is decisive in every game and is one of the best left-wingers in the world.
- Current score: 7.35
- In La Liga 23/24: 15 goals, 5 assists, 8 great chances created.
- Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich)
Bayern’s right-winger, the 27-year-old Frenchman with his exceptional passing is in fifteenth place here.
- Current score: 7.28
- In La Liga 23/24: 3 goals, 3 assists, 4 great chances created.
- Jack Grealish (Manchester City)
Not always a starter (after all, there’s a lot of competition), Grealish still has a lot to contribute to City and has proved it in this edition of the Premier League.
- Current score: 7.27
- In the Premier League 23/24: 3 goals, 1 assist, 3 great chances created.
- Sávio (Girona)
Girona had a surprising championship thanks to a few players and the main one was Brazilian Sávio. Twentieth place guaranteed for him on this list!
- Current score: 7.25
- In La Liga 23/24: 8 goals, 9 assists, 13 great chances created.
- Luis Díaz (Liverpool)
After suffering an injury and having his father kidnapped, the Colombian still contributed a lot to the English team’s results.
- Current score: 7.22
- In the Premier League 23/24: 8 goals, 5 assists, 5 great chances created.
- Amine Adli (Bayer 04 Leverkusen)
One of those responsible for Leverkusen’s German title, Morocco’s Adli takes our twenty-second place.
- Current score: 7.16
- In the Bundesliga 23/24: 4 goals, 3 assists, 2 great chances created.
List of the best left-wingers in the world
- Heung-min Son
- Jérémy Doku
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
- Rafael Leão
- Vinicius Júnior
- Kingsley Coman
- Jack Grealish
- Sávio
- Luis Díaz
- Amine Adli
The best left-wingers in the world: the most expensive player today
Vinícius Júnior is currently the most expensive left winger on the market, worth 150 million euros (approximately R$825 million).
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