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Wingers are a key part of the team on the football field. They have got pace, stamina, are great dribblers and also have the ability to be prolific goal-scorers. Modern wingers are dead ball specialist, are excellent in one-on-one situations and are more valuable for the team than strikers. Wingers in modern era also possess the capability to single-handedly win the games for their side.
In the earlier World Cups, we have seen wingers like Garrincha who despite being short in stature, was one of the best dribblers in the world. He was excellent in one-on-one situations and hence displayed how a winger can torment the opposition's defence. David Beckham was a great winger who would deliver a cross with pinpoint accuracy and was also a dead ball specialist, particularly known for his excellent free-kicks.
Wingers also provide assists for the strikers to score from. In the 2018 FIFA World Cup, they are many world-class wingers who will showcase their talent and would be the potential game-changers for their side. Let us look at the 3 wingers who will prove decisive for their sides:
#3 Ousmane Dembele
Dembele is normally deployed on the right wing for France in their starting line-up. Being blessed with a tremendous amount of pace, Dembele is agile, is a good distance shooter and has the ability to drift inside from the wing.
Being an excellent crosser of the ball, he has also got the ability to track back and help out his defenders when the opposition is counter-attacking. He can easily use his pace to torment the opposing defenders and break them apart. Due to injury, Dembele couldn't play a major role in Barcelona's unprecedented long unbeaten run in the La Liga this season. Having represented in 11 matches and scoring 2 goals for them, Dembele would prove to be a key player for them at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
France will expect him to use his pace and break down the opposition's defence and provide the perfect cross in the box for their forwards to score from. The World Cup will be the best opportunity for Dembele to show his talent to the world.
#2 Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling is normally deployed in the wings for England in their line-up. He has got good pace and agility, is a good passer and is a shrewd campaigner. Sterling has also got the ability to shoot from long range, likes to drift inside from the wings and is good in one-on-one situations.
He was a crucial part of the Manchester City team which won the Premier League this season. Sterling has the ability and the pace to easily go past the defenders but lacks the calmness to score a goal in such situations. Having represented England in 38 matches and scoring 2 goals for them, Sterling will have to play a vital role in order for England to achieve success at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
He will have to provide Harry Kane the perfect pass or cross for him to score from. The World Cup will be a good opportunity for Sterling to prove his critics wrong and showcase his abilities.
#1 Angel Di Maria
Di Maria is mostly deployed in the left wing in Argentina's line-up. Being blessed with tremendous pace, he is also good at dribbling, is hard-working and also has the vision to perfectly locate his teammate.
He is also good at tracking back and helping out his defenders. Di Maria is a strong long-range shooter, is excellent in whipping the crosses inside the opposition's penalty area and is probably one of the best assist providers in the world right now. Having played a crucial part in Argentina reaching the final in 2014 World Cup, Di Maria has represented Argentina in 93 matches and has scored 19 goals for them.
His pace, stamina, passing, crossing and his link-up play with Messi will be a treat to watch in Russia. He will be a crucial player for Argentina at the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
