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Football has changed a lot in the last few years. Gone are the days when most teams played in a 4-4-2 formation with two strikers leading the line. Today most teams line up with either the 4-3-3 formation or the 4-2-3-1 formation.
There is a lot of emphasis on wingers to chip in and contribute with goals and assists. They are also expected to set up attacking play and are often the first line of defense when teams play a high pressing style.
There have been some amazing performances on the right wing this season. From electric pace to silky dribbling skills, these right wingers have it all.
Without further ado, let us take a look at:
The top 5 right wingers in the world this season
#5 Leroy Sane - Bayern Munich
After making the move to Bayern Munich from Manchester City last summer, Leroy Sane has started to show his best form for the Bundesliga giants. An ACL injury caused the speedy German to miss out on most of the 2019/20 season. However, Sane has started to make up for lost time with some electric performances for Bayern Munich this season.
Having been slowly integrated into the squad by manager Hansi Flick, Sane has now become a regular fixture on the right wing for Bayern Munich. Blessed with pace and good vision, Sane has scored 4 goals and grabbed 9 assists in an impressive debut campaign.
In fact, to integrate Leroy Sane into the team, Serge Gnabry has started playing on the left wing for the Bavarians. Still only 25, Leroy Sane has the potential to grow into one of the best attacking players of this generation.
#4 Angel Di Maria - Paris Saint-Germain
Angel Di Maria has been one of the most consistent performers for Paris Saint-Germain in the last few seasons. Neymar and Kylian Mbappe usually take up all the headlines, but Di Maria's contribution to PSG's cause cannot be discounted.
Blessed with a magical left foot and an uncanny ability to pick the right pass, Di Maria has put up some solid numbers this season. In just 21 appearances for PSG in Ligue 1, the 33-year-old Argentine international has managed to score 4 goals and assist 8 more goals for his teammates.
With a marquee clash against Bayern Munich coming up in the UEFA Champions League, PSG will be hoping the Argentine winger puts up a good performance in the crucial encounter.
#3 Riyad Mahrez - Manchester City
A genuine Premier League superstar, Riyad Mahrez has once again shown this season as to why he is one of the best wingers in world football at the moment. Capable of beating a man with his bag of tricks and equally capable of picking out the right pass, Mahrez has been instrumental in Manchester City's dominant displays in Premier League and Europe.
In 23 Premier League appearances this season, Mahrez has scored 9 goals and assisted 4 more making him one of the biggest threats to opposition defenses. The Algerian superstar has been consistently among the top players in England and although he might not get enough of the credit, there is no doubting his class and importance to Pep Guardiola's side.
With Manchester City chasing glory in all 4 competitions this season, Mahrez will be hoping to continue his good form and inspire his team to the top in the coming months.
#2 Mohamed Salah - Liverpool
Liverpool have not had a good season, but one man who continues to keep scoring goals for the Reds is Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian superstar has continued on his merry way this season and has already scored an astonishing 25 goals for Liverpool this campaign (in all competitions).
Currently joint top with Harry Kane as the Premier League's top scorer, Salah has been linked with a high profile exit in recent weeks. The 28-year-old superstar's determination to score goals and make great runs has won him plenty of admirers all across Europe.
Arguably the greatest African footballer at the moment, Mohamed Salah will be determined to inspire Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League where they will be going up against Real Madrid.
#1 Lionel Messi - Barcelona
Was there any doubt as to who would head this list?
After starting the season indifferently, Lionel Messi has well and truly hit his stride, putting across some mind-boggling numbers once again this campaign. The 33-year-old superstar has had a frankly astonishing return of 23 goals and 8 assists in just 26 La Liga appearances this season.
Although Messi has played through the middle sometimes this season, he has been most effective when he has cut in from the right hand side. One of the greatest players to ever play the game, Lionel Messi's future has been subject to intense speculation in the last few weeks.
With new Barcelona president Joan Laporta determined to keep Messi at the club, it will be interesting to see where the Argentine maestro will be playing next season.
