Unlike before when the plan was simple: find the skillful right winger with a long pass, watch them bamboozle a defender and then whip it into the box.
There are now right wingers who consider themselves goalscorers, pressers, inside forwards and much more. From your silky Brazilian to your undeviating Spanish , there are a skillful right wingers that are lighting up the Leagues and European football at the current moment.
10. Takefusa Kubo (Real Sociedad)
In 2011, Takefusa Kubo had been invited to join FC Barcelona’s youth Academy, La Masia, after passing the trial. He began to play for Barca Aleví C (U11). During his first full season (2012–13), he was top goalscorer in the league with 74 goals in 30 games as a right winger .
In 2022, Kubo joined Real Sociedad on a permanent deal, becoming the first Japanese player to sign with the club. He’s been during greater form the club and has called for multiple interest mostly from premier league.
9. Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich)
The German was mostly used as a left winger in Manchester city under Pep Guardiola after his move from Schalke in 2016, Sané insists he actually prefers to play on the opposite side of the pitch. He faces competition between Serge Gnabry and Kingsley Coman after his move to Bayern Munich.
8. Michael Olise (Bayern Munich)
Capable as an attacking midfielder and winger . He played for Bayern Munich after he joined from crystal palace. Born in England, he plays for the France national team. The product of various English academies, Olise made his professional debut for Reading in 2019.
7. Ousmane Dembele (Paris saint German)
The French man is one of the most gifted footballers in the world but injuries and inconsistency have prevented him from reaching his potential.
He’s a fantastic player under Xavi his sudden move to Paris saint German gives Yamal the chances to be seen MORE.
6. Savinho (Manchester city)
A left-footed winger who loves to play on the right and cut inside, it’s no wonder that Savio takes a lot of inspiration from Riyad Mahrez’s game.
Just a quick glance at La Liga’s stats for 2023/24, where Savio so impressed for Girona, tells you everything you need to know about his style of play.He completed 104 dribbles across the season, a whopping 18 more than anyone else in the division.
5. Raphinha (Barcelona)
Raphinha is so technically proficient he’s capable of dictating the tempo of proceedings from his wide position. He’s athletic enough to beat his man in a myriad of ways but prefers to drift inside and create from a more central position.
The Brazil international was excellent at Barcelona under Xavi and his talents are rapidly starting to shine through in flicks era at Barcelona too .
4. Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
Though he has spent much of his time at Real Madrid in the shadow of other Real Madrid young stars , it should not detract from what Rodrygo brings to the Spanish side.
The 23-year-old has all the attributes of an ideal right-winger from speed, dribbling ability, and a deadly cross. This season, however, With Kylian Mbappé and Endrick, Carlo Ancelotti will face an even tougher puzzle fitting his frontline, but the Brazilian’s standout talents are impossible to disregard.
3. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
He is widely regarded as one of the best wingers and young players in the world. He is now more than just a young prospect. He is a key player who is being rested to feature in big matches for arsenal.
He’s been the best player for arsenal in past season creating chances and scoring goals. Arteta relies on him to perform and produce, and Saka has rarely let his manager down.
2.Mohammed Salah (Liverpoool)
Regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and one of the best African players of all time, Salah is known for his speed, finishing, work-rate and dribbling.
No right winger or winger entirely in world football is more ruthless in front of goal than Mohamed Salah especially in the premier league
His goal tallies since joining Liverpool are remarkable hitting 20 plus goals every season . He’s a two-time Golden Boot winner, and his performance for his national team (Egypt ) has been second to none since his debut.
1. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
A great talent from La Masia who stands out for his daring dribbling. Lamine Yamal arrived at FC Barcelona at the age of 7 from his local club CF La Torreta.
It’s no longer a doubt that Lamine Yamal is the best young player in the world right now. Even though he came into the spotlight after his sensational performance in Euro 2024, where he also won the Young Player of the Tournament award.
Lamine Yamal has been a great and perfect replacement for ousmane Dembele since leaving Barcelona .
Notable mentions:
Angel Di Maria
Riyad Mahrez
Bradley Barcola
Pedro Neto
Serge Gnabry
Jarrod Bowen
