Ranking the 5 best left-wingers of 2021

#3 Vinicius Jr. (Brazil/Real Madrid)

FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga Santander

Vinicius Jr. has shown immense potential since joining Real Madrid in 2018. The Brazilian international is an absolute delight to watch when he is running at defenders. However, in his first few seasons at Real Madrid, the youngster's final product was gravely lacking in quality.

For instance, he scored just six goals and provided seven assists in 49 appearances across all competitions for Los Blancos in the 2020-21 season. But he has been a different beast in the ongoing season.

In fact, he might even top this list on current form. The 21-year-old's game has improved massively on all fronts and he has become a much more reliable presence in attack. He has already bettered his numbers from the 2020-21 season in the ongoing campaign.

Vinicius Jr. has scored 12 goals and provided nine assists in 25 appearances across all competitions so far this term. He has been more than a handful to deal with for defenders in recent times and has already scored some wonderful solo goals this season.

#2 Son Heung-min (South Korea/Tottenham Hotspur)

Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool - Premier League

Son Heung-min has been one of the most consistent performers in the Premier League over the last several seasons. The Tottenham Hotspur winger packs plenty of pace and is an excellent dribbler. Once Son gets past a defender and turns on his afterburners, there is simply no catching him.

The South Korean international puts in a shift every single time he is on the pitch. He has shared the burden of scoring goals and creating chances with Harry Kane in recent seasons and doesn't always get the credit he deserves.

The 29-year-old scored 22 goals and provided 17 assists in 51 appearances across all competitions for Tottenham Hotspur last season. Spurs navigated a rocky start to the 2021-22 campaign and Harry Kane's poor form affected them a lot.

However, the Lilywhites have been able to keep their head above the water thanks to Son. He has not been at his most prolific but he has still managed to score eight goals and rack up three assists in 21 appearances across all competitions this term.

#1 Lorenzo Insigne (Italy/Napoli)

US Sassuolo v SSC Napoli - Serie A

Lorenzo Insigne was a vital cog in the Italian side that won Euro 2020 this summer. The diminutive winger is a great ball progressor and he provides a lot of thrust to his side from the left flank.

Insigne's low center of gravity, coupled with his deft touches, make him an elusive presence on the left wing. He loves flitting past defenders, cutting inside from the flank and sending a curler into the top bin.

The Napoli captain has scored five goals and provided six assists in 15 appearances across all competitions so far this term. He was a standout performer for the Partenopei in the 2020-21 campaign as well, scoring 19 goals and providing 11 assists in 48 games.

Insigne is one of the most technically adept wingers in the world. In addition to his dribbling skills, his passing, set-piece abilities, link-up play and finishing are all commendable features of his game.