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The Premier League has boasted some of the finest left-footed players in the history of the game. There is something about the left-footed players which makes them more elegant and classy on the pitch.
Some of the world's finest players have been naturally left-footed. The best example, in this case, has to be of the great Lionel Messi. Imagine Messi beating three or four players on the right before cutting inside and scoring a curling finish into the top left corner. Just the thought of the ball slowly drifting away from the goalkeeper makes it so super satisfying.
Some of the Premier League's most successful players are left-footed
They may not have been in the majority, but some of the left-footed players made the Premier League more attractive. Some of the most famous names on this list include Robbie Fowler, Robin van Persie, Arjen Robben, David Silva, Ryan Giggs, Gareth Bale and many others.
Even this season, the Premier League possesses some amazing left-footed players, some well experienced, some with great future prospects. On that note, let's take a look at the best left-footed forwards in the Premier League right now:
#5 Mason Greenwood (Manchester United)
Mason Greenwood has been at Manchester United since the age of six. After graduating from United's youth academy in 2018, the Englishman was asked to train with the senior squad by the then United manager Jose Mourinho.
Soon, the Portuguese manager was sacked and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took his place. Solskjaer eventually gave Greenwood his debut in 2019. The forward scored against Astana in the UEFA Europa league, thus becoming United's youngest ever goalscorer in European competition.
Ever since then, Greenwood has been a part of United's first team. In the past two years, the 19-year-old has learned and developed a lot. With his sweet left foot, Greenwood has become lethal in front of goal. Despite his young age, Greenwood has already scored 20 goals in 69 appearances in the league.
Out of his 20 goals, 14 have come from his left foot. Greenwood is blessed to be almost equally good with his right foot. With his ability to play as a striker as well as a winger on either flank, he looks very well equipped to set the Premier League on fire. Greenwood has already scored thrice this season and it will be interesting to see how many goals he ends up with at the end of the season.
#4 Patrick Bamford (Leeds United)
The 28-year old English striker has had quite the journey. Graduating from Nottingham Forest's youth academy, Patrick Bamford hardly played for them and joined Chelsea.
Since joining the Blues, Bamford has gone on a spree of loans at different clubs in both the Championship and the Premier League. His first loan spell was with Milton Keynes Dons where he spent a season and a half. Following this stint, he joined Derby County in January 2014, on loan for the remainder of the season.
Bamford joined Middlesbrough in August 2014, on loan until January but his spell was extended for the entire season later on. Over the next two seasons, he went on loan to three different Premier League clubs, namely Crystal Palace, Norwich City and Burnley.
He returned to Middlesbrough in January 2017, only for this time it was on a permanent transfer. Boro were relegated that season and after playing one year with them in the Championship, Bamford joined Leeds United in the summer of 2018.
With the Whites coached by Marcelo Bielsa, Bamford was about to have a revelation. The English striker turned into a regular scorer and helped Leeds win the EFL Championship in the 2019-20 season. In his first season in the Premier League with Leeds, Bamford ended up scoring 17 goals, ending as the fourth-highest goalscorer in the division.
The former Chelsea striker definitely has goals in him. He likes to play as a lone striker and is quite helpful in assisting his teammates. In his 70 appearances in the Premier League, Bamford has scored 19 goals, out of which 14 of them have been with his left foot.
#3 Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)
Riyad Mahrez is one of the best wingers in the Premier League right now. The Algerian started his footballing career in the French league with Quimper and then Le Havre. While playing for Le Havre, Mahrez's teammate Ryan Mendes was scouted by Leicester City, who were impressed by the Algerian instead.
Leicester signed Mahrez in January 2014 as they earned promotion to the Premier League the following season. The Foxes struggled in the top division but by winning seven of their last nine league games, they survived relegation in the 2014-15 season.
The next season was a miraculous one as Leicester City created history by winning the 2015-16 Premier League. Mahrez played a major role in achieving that by contributing 17 goals and making 11 assists. He was both the PFA Fans' and Players' Player of the Year that season.
After spending a couple more seasons with the Foxes, he left for Manchester City in the 2018-19 season. Ever since signing for City, Mahrez has become more deadly from the wings. He's already won the Premier League twice with City.
Mahrez has close control of the ball, nimble footwork, amazing dribbling skills and the ability to contribute with goals. His deadly left foot has scored some stunning goals in the league and this season too, a lot will be expected of the former Leicester winger. Mahrez has scored 67 goals in the Premier League, out of which 52 have come through his left foot.
#2 Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea)
Big Rom has returned to the Premier League this summer. To be fair, not many expected the Belgian striker to return to England after a successful campaign last season with Inter Milan, winning the Serie A.
But the temptation to play for the Blues brought Romelu Lukaku back home. The Belgium international was a boy when he left and has now returned as a man. Lukaku joined Chelsea in 2011 from Anderlecht but was frequently sent on loan by the London club.
He then joined Everton on a permanent transfer in 2014. Lukaku spent three seasons on Merseyside and in the process became one of the most prolific strikers in the Premier League. Manchester United seized the opportunity and signed the left-footed striker in 2017.
Somehow the move didn't prove to be fruitful for either United or Lukaku. Over time, the striker saw a dip in form and the results weren't turning out great for the Red Devils either. Lukaku eventually left and signed for Inter Milan in 2019. During his two seasons with the Nerazzuri, Lukaku revived himself as one of the finest strikers in the game.
Having returned to the Premier League, the 28-year-old is here to make a statement. Lukaku has a tall and strong physique, which helps him to hold the ball better. Most importantly, his finishing with his left foot is only getting better. Lukaku has grown as a striker over the years and with his amazing goalscoring abilities, he is bound to succeed.
The former United striker has made 255 appearances in England's top division so far. Lukaku has scored 116 goals in the Premier League, out of which 58 goals have been from his left foot.
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#1 Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Mohamed Salah is arguably one of the best players in the Premier League right now. The Egyptian started his career with Al Mokawloon in Cairo. He then moved to Basel in Switzerland and from there he joined Chelsea in 2014.
During his tenure at Chelsea, Salah was sent on loan to Fiorentina and Roma. In 2016, Roma signed Salah on a permanent transfer. That very season, Salah scored 15 goals and registered 11 assists in Serie A, winning Roma's Player of the Season award.
This attracted interest from Liverpool and the following summer Salah was signed by the Reds. Since signing for the Merseyside club, Salah has been a massive force going forward. He scored 32 goals and assisted in 10 others in his debut season with Liverpool.
Salah has been incredibly instrumental in helping the Reds win the UEFA Champions League in the 2018-19 season and the Premier League in the 2019-20 season. He has already won the Premier League Golden Boot twice and yet he still looks hungry for more goals.
Salah has been really dangerous as a forward, especially due to the magic his left foot possesses. In his four full seasons at Liverpool, the Egyptian has literally scored at will. He has made the best use of his pace, dribbling skills and clinical finishing.
Salah has won plenty of accolades in his second spell in the Premier League. He has made a total of 162 appearances in the league, scoring 100 goals in the process. Out of those 100, 82 goals have come from his left foot. Salah and his left foot remain key to Liverpool's success this season.
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