THE BEST WINGERS IN THE WORLD
WINGERS: A winger or wide midfielder is a midfielder who is stationed in a wide position effectively hugging the touchline.[23] Wingers used to be classified as forwards in traditional W-shaped formations, but as tactics evolved over the last 30 years, wingers have dropped to deeper field positions.[24] Modern wingers are now usually classified as part of the midfield, usually in 4-4-2 or 4-5-1 formations (although a more attacking version of the 4-5-1 formation - 4-3-3 - gives the wingers a more traditional 'wide striker' role).
The stereotypical winger is fast, tricky and enjoys 'hugging' the touchline, that is, running downfield close to the touchline and delivering crosses. However, players with different attributes can thrive on the wing as well. Some wingers prefer to cut infield (as opposed to staying wide) and pose a threat as playmakers by playing diagonal passes to forwards or taking a shot at goal. Even players who are not considered quick, have been successfully fielded as wingers at club and international level for their ability to create play from the flank. Sometimes, exceptionally talented wingers are given a free role to roam across the front line and relieved of defensive responsibilities.
Like all attacking players, wingers need to have 'off-the-ball' intelligence, by being able to read passes from the midfield that give them a clear crossing or scoring opportunity. Traditionally, right-footed players are played on the right wing and left-footed players on the left as a matter of familiarity and comfort. However, in the modern game, coaches usually demand wingers to be able to play on both flanks and to switch flanks during play regularly as a quick change of tactics. For instance, a right-footed winger who plays on the left flank is more comfortable cutting into the middle, which suits the styles of playmaker forwards who can cause a threat both by shooting from distance, dribbling towards goal, or sliding through passes to other forwards. Another advantage is that the winger can cut inside, towards the weaker foot of the full-back. Clubs such as Barcelona often choose to play their wingers on the 'wrong' flank for this reason.
Although wingers are a familiar part of football, the use of wingers is by no means universal. There are many successful football teams who operate without wingers. A famous example is AC Milan, who typically play in a narrow midfield diamond formation or in a Christmas tree formation (4-3-2-1), relying on full-backs to provide the necessary width down the wings. Also, in the 1966 World Cup, England manager Alf Ramsey led a team without natural wingers to the championship. This was unusual enough at the time for the team to be nicknamed "The Wingless Wonders". Source - Wikipedia
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Ribery (Bayern Munich)
Ranks #1 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #17 best PLAYER in the world
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franck_Rib%C3%A9ry
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Silva (Valencia)
Ranks #2 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #38 best PLAYER in the world
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Joe Cole (Chelsea)
Ranks #3 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #49 best PLAYER in the world
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Robben (Real Madrid)
Ranks #4 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #51 best PLAYER in the world
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Cazorla (Villarreal)
Ranks #5 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #69 best PLAYER in the world
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santi_Cazorla
Srna (Shakhtar Donetsk)
Ranks #6 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #71 best PLAYER in the world
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darijo_Srna
Camoranesi (Juventus)
Ranks #7 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #74 best PLAYER in the world
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Pires (Villareal)
Ranks #8 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #81 best PLAYER in the world
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Pir%C3%A8s
Mancini (Inter)
Ranks #9 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #84 best PLAYER in the world
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Simao (Atletico Madrid)
Ranks #10 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #93 best PLAYER in the world
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sim%C3%A3o_Sabrosa
Capel (Sevilla)
Ranks #11 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #97 best PLAYER in the world
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diego_Capel
Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich)
Ranks #12 best WINGER in the world
Ranks #97 best PLAYER in the world
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