Neither midfielders nor center forwards, winger players are those who attack from the side of the field, usually very fast. Vinicius Jr. has fulfilled this role very well, both for the national team and for his club, Real Madrid. However, our subject today is the best wingers in Brazil that are still playing there. Sorry, Vini!
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How do you know who the best wingers in Brazil are?
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Serving your attacking partner(s) is also an important skill for a winger.
Number of goals
At the end of the day, the winger is a striker and is therefore expected to score. This is our last parameter for defining the best winger in Brazil.
Check out the best wingers in Brazil
For this list, we’ll take a look at the players’ performances in both the Brasileirão 2023 and the state championships that are coming to an end.
- Paulinho from Atlético-MG
Born in São Paulo in 2000, Paulinho stood out for his technical skills and nose for goal. Before joining Atlético, he played in the youth ranks of São Paulo FC. Paulinho is extremely fast, an excellent dribbler and very intelligent. The player is constantly called up to the Brazilian Under-20 squad. That’s why he’s one of the best wingers in Brazil.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 20 goals and provided 2 assists.
- In the current Campeonato Mineiro, Paulinho has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist to date (06/04).
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- Jhon Arias from Fluminense
Jhon Arias, a Colombian player, has been playing as a midfielder for Fluminense since 2021. He began his career in Mexican soccer before returning to Colombia to play for Patriotas de Boyacá. Recognized by the tricolor fans for his skill on the ball and dribbles, he is called the “Messi Tricolor”. Arias is second on the list of best wingers in Brazil.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 7 goals and provided 7 assists.
- In the current Campeonato Carioca, Arias has scored 2 goals to date (06/04).
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- Cristian Pavón from Grêmio
Cristian Pavón is a talented Argentine player who made a name for himself at Boca Juniors before moving to MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy in 2019. Pavón has also represented the Argentina national team, showing his skills at international level. Today he plays brilliantly for the tricolor gaucho, earning the post of one of the best wingers in Brazil.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 3 goals and provided 8 assists.
- In the current Gaucho Championship, Pavón has scored 3 goals and provided 3 assists to date (06/04).
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- Canobbio from Athletico-PR
Agustín Canobbio Graviz, Uruguayan right winger, began his career at Fénix and moved on to Peñarol, returning to Fénix before returning to Peñarol and finally being signed by Athletico in March 2022. He represented the Uruguayan U-20 National Team and made his senior debut in January of the same year. Canobbio has a lot of talent, which makes us place him fourth in the list of the 10 best wingers in Brazil.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 3 goals and provided 5 assists.
- In the current Campeonato Paranaense, Canobbio has scored 1 goal and provided 2 assists to date (06/04)
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- Wanderson from Internacional
Wanderson is a Belgian-Brazilian footballer who plays as a left winger for Internacional. He began his career in the youth ranks of Ajax and went on to play for several European clubs before joining Internacional in 2022. Although he was born in Brazil, he has Belgian citizenship and played for the Belgian U-16 national team;
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 7 goals and provided 3 assists.
- In the current Gaucho Championship, Wanderson has scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist to date (06/04).
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- Yago Pikachu from Fortaleza
The versatile Yago Pikachu emerged and gained prominence at Paysandu and later at Vasco da Gama. He has an excellent ability to score goals and create attacking moves, which is why he has become a fan favorite. He currently plays for Fortaleza, where he is an important part of the team.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 7 goals and provided 1 assist.
- In the current Campeonato Cearense, Pikachu has scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist to date (06/04).
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- Clayson from Cuiabá
Another one of the best wingers in Brazil is Clayson, from Cuiabá. The Brazilian born in Botucatu, São Paulo, is a real joker: he can play as a midfielder and as a striker. He rose to prominence at Corinthians, contributing to important achievements, and is currently wearing the green and yellow of the team from Mato Grosso.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists.
- In the current Mato Grosso Championship, Clayson has scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist to date (06/04).
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- Ángel Romero from Corinthians
Ángel Romero is a Paraguayan footballer known for his outstanding spell at Corinthians, where he played as a striker. He arrived at the club in 2014 and stayed until 2019, winning several important titles, including two Brazilian Championships and a Copa do Brasil. Romero also stood out as the highest foreign scorer in the club’s history. He has already represented the Paraguayan National Team and has been back at the club since last year.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 8 goals and provided 1 assist.
- In the current São Paulo Championship, Romero has scored 3 goals and provided 1 assist to date (06/04).
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- Everton Ribeiro from Bahia
Everton Ribeiro began his career at Corinthians and rose to prominence at Cruzeiro, where he won two Brazilian Championships. When he wore the Flamengo shirt, he helped the club win the 2019 Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship in 2019 and 2020. Everton also represented the Brazilian national team in several international competitions.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player scored 3 goals and gave 4 assists.
- In the current Campeonato Baiano, Everton has scored 3 goals to date (06/04).
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- Wellington Rato from São Paulo
Wellington Rato, who began his career at Grêmio, is now a winger for the São Paulo side, but it was playing for Fortaleza that he began to enjoy success. At the northeastern club, Rato made a name for himself, contributing to the team’s success in national competitions. He wraps up our list of the best wingers in Braizl.
- In the Brasileirão 2023, the player didn’t score, but provided 4 assists.
- In the current Campeonato Paulista, Rato has given 3 assists to date (06/04).
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List of the 10 best wingers in Brazil:
- Paulinho
- Jhon Arias
- Pavón
- Canobbio
- Wanderson
- Pikachu
- Clayson
- Ángel Romero
- Everton Ribeiro
- Wellington Rato
The best wingers in Brazil of all time
From Garrincha to Bebeto, our national team has never been starved at the back. The speed, skill, technique and vision of the game made these 4 names the best wingers in Brazil of all time.
- Mané Garrincha
Titles: FIFA World Cup (1958 and 1962)
History: Known as the “Joy of the People”, Garrincha was one of the greatest dribblers and winger in soccer history. His exceptional skill and unique style of play delighted fans all over the world.
Curiosity: Had a career marked by overcoming physical and personal difficulties, including leg problems and a difficult childhood.
- Jairzinho
Titles: FIFA World Cup (1970).
History: Known as the “Hurricane of the World Cup”, Jairzinho was a central figure in the legendary 1970 Brazilian team. His speed, skill and ability to score goals made him a soccer legend.
Curiosity: Jairzinho scored in every game of the 1970 World Cup, being the only player to achieve this feat in the history of World Cups.
- Muricy Ramalho
Titles: Campeonato Gaúcho (1974 and 1975), Campeonato Paulista (1975 and 1980).
History: Muricy Ramalho began his career as a professional footballer playing as a midfielder, mainly as a defensive midfielder. After ending his career as a player, Muricy made the transition to coaching, where he would achieve even greater success.
Curiosities: Muricy was nicknamed “Muriçoca” during his playing career, a reference to his tenacity and intensity on the pitch.
- Bebeto
Titles: FIFA World Cup (1994), Brazilian Championship (1987 and 1989), Campeonato Carioca (1986 and 1992).
History: Bebeto began his professional career at Vitória, where he stood out as one of the top scorers in Brazilian soccer. He gained international fame during the 1994 World Cup in the United States, where he was one of the main players in the Brazilian national team, forming a memorable attacking duo with Romário.
Curiosities: Bebeto became famous for his goal celebration during the 1994 World Cup, where he waved his arms as if he were cradling a baby, in honor of the birth of his son, Mattheus.
List of the best wingers in Brazil of all time
- Mané Garrincha
- Jairzinho
- Muricy Ramalho
- Bebeto
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