Top 10 Best right wingers in the World 2023

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Right wingers play a key role due to their attacking prowess and the flexibility offered in their team. That said, they are a joy to watch and, most times, the decisive factor in creating chances that would lead to goalscoring.

 

From creating chances, dribbling, crossing, overlapping, and backtracking, the right-wingers do an excellent job of bringing stability to the offensive capabilities of any team. So who is the current best RW in world football?

 

Over the years, some of the best right wingers, including Arjen Robben, Luis Figo, and David Beckham, shined and became most renowned globally.

 

Interesting Football brings you the best top 10 best right wingers in the world right now.

 

10. Antony Santos

 

Moved to Manchester United for £85 million, Antony is one of the brilliant right wingers in the Premier League. The Brazilian showed great potential to become one of the best in his position while at Ajax, where he was a key player.

 

However, he faced criticism for failing to hit the ground running in the initial stages of his arrival at the club. But he is gradually finding his footing at Old Trafford and has been outstanding in crucial games.

 

United boss Erik ten Haag’s patience with the 23-year-old appears to be on track, as the latter had worked together at Ajax. This season, he has made more than eight goal contributions and was a key player as the club lifted the Carabao Cup.

Read: Top 10 Best right backs in the Premier League

9. Moussa Diaby

Moussa Diaby is one of the most exciting players in the Bundesliga. The Frenchman has flourished under Xabi Alonso, who has turned Bayer Leverkusen’s season around after a sloppy start.

 

Diaby is a great player known for his ability to make loose defenders by drilling his way through and cutting from the side. He is also a good goalscorer and passer of the ball.

 

According to statistics for the current campaign, Moussa Diaby has been involved in over nineteen goals contributions in all competitions for The Black and Reds.

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8. Dejan Kulusevski

 

Well, Spurs might be underperforming, but it doesn’t stop Dejan Kulusevski from shining. The Swedish footballer has been at the top level of his game.

He has been heavily involved in games he has featured for Spurs this season and continued to put on a brilliant shift to help the Lily-whites.

 

Spurs fans will not forget his debut season for the club, where he has been heavily involved in creating chances and scoring important goals. This season, he provided six assists in 23 appearances for the club.

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7. Miguel Almiron

Miguel Almiron Newcastle United

Miguel Almiron has been one of the stand out players under Eddie Howe. The Paraguayan had been a sensation since last season as his efforts helped the Magpies stay afloat.

 

This season has been exceptional, too, for the South American as he has 14 goal contributions for Newcastle United, scoring 11 and providing an assist in the Premier League.

 

He joined Newcastle United in 2019 from MLS outfit Atlanta United but was lost in the crowd at St Jame’s Park after showing off in his first season, only to put up his A-game to make a turnaround in his career.

 

He would be a crucial player for the club in the future, even as they look set to return to the Champions League after a long absence.

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6. Serge Gnabry

Well, Bayern Munich has got a signing of the decade and should be thankful for this as the German has been outstanding all through his stay at the Allianz Arena.

 

Serge Gnabry has been hailed for his consistency at Bayern Munich, which has helped raise the team’s competitiveness.

The German international utilizes both feet and successfully executes his offensive duties. He is also known for his ability to take on opposition defenders by dribbling his way around.

 

On his good day, he is a player to watch. Although this season, he’d faced some criticism in some cases.

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5. Riyad Mahrez

 

Algerian star Riyad Mahrez has established himself to be one of the most important players at Manchester City. The 32-year-old has been a key player since he arrived in 2018.

 

He has helped the Cityzens lift three Premier League titles since he joined Leicester City.

 

Although his game time at Etihad Stadium has been limited in some cases as Pep Guardiola tries newer options, he remains the danger man that could come on to provide quality goals.

 

This season, he has made ten goal contributions in twenty-two appearances in the Premier League, like in the Champions League, where he has played almost every game and scored three goals.

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4. Raphinha

 

Criticized for his slow start after arriving at Camp Nou, Raphinha looks like he has found his footing in the Spanish La Liga.

 

The Brazilian was dazzling at Leeds United and was linked with a rumoured move to a top team, including Chelsea and Arsenal, but chose Barcelona. This season, the 26-year-old has recorded ten goal contributions in twenty-six La Liga games.

 

Barcelona has since witnessed an explosion in performance as they currently lead rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table.

 

3. Rodrygo

 

Rodrygo is one of the most brilliant players on the planet. The young Brazilian has since evolved into one of the best wingers in world football.

 

He has been good at making his tricky run, speed, pace, positioning, and goal-scoring for the Los Blancos.

 

Rodrygo had often complained about the lack of playing time, as he has sometimes been introduced as a substitute. But Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to hand him his desired place in the starting lineup has paid off.

 

His pace and power have been a turn in the flesh for defenders. He has been tipped to command a leading role at the club.

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2. Salah

Mohamed Salah

Well, consistently putting out a good shift is not an easy task for a player, but Mohamed Salah does it best at Liverpool. The Egyptian forward has been the team’s mainstay since he arrived from Roma.

 

Although Liverpool has endured a troubled season in the Premier League, Salah has not failed to produce his best.

 

Take it or leave it; Salah is one of the greatest of his generation and has paved the way for a new type of role in the flanks. Liverpool fans will not forget his contributions to the team in the last few years.

According to statistics, he scored fifteen goals in thirty league appearances for the Reds.

 

Read: Top 10 Best Wingers in the Premier League

1. Saka

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Perhaps one of the best finishers in the Premier League, Bukayo Saka has come a long way in his development at Arsenal. The 21-year has been a key player in Mikel Arteta’s project at the club.

 

Remember when he was a wingback? We’ll fast forward to 2023; he is one of the best right-wingers in the world.

 

Bukayo Saka has been hailed for his final decision-making availabilities, which has helped the Gunners climb up the ladder on the league table.

 

Statistics show he has made twenty-two goal contributions for Arsenal in thirty league appearances.