Left Wingers add a magic touch to the game with their flair in games, pace and goal scoring prowess. This article will guide you to the top 10 best left wingers in the world and their impact in games.
- Antoine Griezmann (Barcelona and France):
The French International who played for Real Sociedad, Atletico Madrid and also Barcelona has been an important player for his team. Despite a struggle in form few years ago before his loan move. Griezmann’s intelligence on the left wing, coupled with his clinical finishing, makes him a valuable asset for Barcelona. His ability to link up play and find the net solidifies his place among the top left wingers.
- Phil Foden (Manchester City and England)
Manchester City talented winger Phil Foden has been instrumental in Pep achievement at city. As Pep looks forward in transformer the English man into the next Lionel Messi. At 21 years Foden had already scored more goals than Messi and Christiano Ronaldo had done at that age. In 2022/2023 season, Foden registered 15 goals and 8 assist in 48 appearance in all competition.
- Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich and Germany):
Leroy Sané performance in previous seasons has earned him a spot in the top left wingers in the world list, in the 2022/23 season, he scored over 14 goals and 10 assist in 44 appearance in all competition. Sané’s combination of speed and technical ability makes him a standout left winger. His contributions to Bayern Munich’s attacking play highlight his skill in beating defenders and providing crucial assists.
- Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal and Brazil)
Gabriel Martinelli stats
22 years young Brazilian who plays for Arsenal has proven how dangerous he is at the left wing, Arsenal lost their chance of winning the premier league in 2022/2023 season. The Brazilian prowess goal scoring mentality has been instrumental for Arteta and his team.
Martinelli performance in 2022/2023 earned him spot on the top left wingers in the world, 15 goals and 6 assist in 46 appearance for the Arsenal winger is not bad to be on the list.
- Heung-Min Son (Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea):
Heung-Min Son seems to be one of the underrated left winger today, despite playing for Tottenham and South Korea, Heung-Min Son has shown is prowess ability in scoring goals and assist. 55% of Harry Kane goals during his spell at Tottenham, came as a result of Heung-Min Son contribution.
Son’s versatility on the left wing is matched by his clinical finishing. His ability to score from tight angles and create opportunities for teammates makes him a crucial asset for Tottenham Hotspur.
- Raphael Leao (Ac Milan and Portugal)
Raphael Leao was instrumental for Portugal at the 2022 Men’s World Cup in Qatar, scoring twice coming from the bench to help Portugal advance. The Portuguese performance last season, scoring 10 goals and 11 assist made AC Milan win the Serie A after years of league trophy draught.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Napoli and Georgia)
Kvaratskhelia joined Napoli in July 2022 from Dinamo Batumi in his native Georgia. The Napoli left winger was quick to get his name on an award as the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Young Player of the Season. Kvara won the serie a player of the season as well as helping Napoli win their Championship since 1990.
What Luciano Spalletti said about Kvara
The Georgia International registered 20 goals and 16 assist in his first season with Napoli in just 50 appearance. “Kvara is gorgeous, magnificent and delightful and one among the best left wingers” said Napoli Luciano Spalletti.
- Neymar Jr (PSG and Brazil):
Neymar is one of the most underrated player among the left wingers, his legendary style of play can never be forgotten. The like of Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi was the reason why the Brazilian did not win an award for himself. In his time with PSG Neymar had 25 goal average in 25 games more than any other player.
A force on the left flank, Neymar combines flair with lethal finishing. His mesmerizing skills and ability to create goal-scoring opportunities make him a constant threat for PSG and the Brazilian national team.
- Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid and Brazil):
The young Brazilian and key player for Real Madrid, had his career performance blast in the 2022/2023 season. Vinicius Jr contributed massively to Madrid winning the La Liga and EUFA Champions league last season. The 22 years Brazilian now has 198 goal contribution in 200 appearance for Real Madrid.
Vinicius Jr now has 7 trophies won in his cabinet, last season the winger scored 23 goals and 21 assist in 55 appearance.
- Kyllian Mbappe (Paris Saint Germain and France)
Mbappe at 24 years already has 21 trophies to his career, with no doubt the French International deserves the number 1 spot on our list of top 10 best left wingers. The French man single handedly carried his national team to the 2022 World Cup final, scoring twice at the final and also recording 41 goals and 10 assist in just 43 appearance in all competition for PSG.
Kylian Mbappe Speed range among left wingers
Mbappé’s explosive speed and goal-scoring instincts have catapulted him to stardom. Whether cutting in from the left or leading counter-attacks, he consistently ranks among the top left wingers globally.
