Top 5 left-wingers in the world this season (2020/21)

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Neymar Jr and Marcus Rashford

#3 Raheem Sterling

Manchester City v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg
Manchester City v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg

Raheem Sterling continues to be one of the most vital cogs in Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. In the absence of Sergio Aguero, Manchester City have relied on Sterling for goals and he has delivered that too. He has not exactly been in prime form this season but he is still one of the best in the business.

Sterling always looks to cut inside and his silky feet enable him to step past defenders with ease. He has 15 goals and seven assists to his name from 43 appearances for both club and country this term. Even though his numbers are not exemplary, Sterling contributes immensely on the pitch.

He is a great passer of the ball and loves to play little give-and-gos in the final third and that's one of the ways in which Manchester City upend opposition defenses.

#2 Neymar Jr.

Peru v Brazil - South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022
Peru v Brazil - South American Qualifiers for Qatar 2022

Neymar has missed the majority of the season through injury but whenever he has played for Paris Saint-Germain, he has been absolutely brilliant. He was the chief architect behind their qualification to the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.

The Brazilian has played just 19 games across all competitions this season but has contributed 13 goals and provided three assists as well. There is perhaps no one who is more skilful with the ball at his feet than Neymar. It's nearly impossible to shake him off the ball and he has compounded that with his vision and passing range.

Neymar was incredible in Paris Saint-Germain's run to the finals of the UEFA Champions League last term and is easily one of the best footballers in the world.

#1 Son Heung-Min

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur's season has gone off the rails in recent weeks but they started the 2020-21 campaign in electric fashion and that was, in no short part, thanks to Son Heung-Min's exploits alongside Harry Kane.

Son has blossomed into a world beater at Tottenham Hotspur and was one of their best players during the Mauricio Pochettino era as well. The South Korean international has contributed lavishly in terms of goals and assists and this season has been no different.

He has 16 goals and 10 assists from 35 appearances for both club and country this term and is a handful when he is on top of his game. Once he gets past defenders and turns on the afterburners, there is no catching him.

In addition to being tactically intelligent, the 28-year-old is also technically proficient. He has been the best left-winger this season.

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