Barcelona playmaker Lionel Messi is one of the greatest wingers in history
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The Argentine is in a league of his own when it comes attacking from the right flank
As far as right wingers are concerned, there is no way this list would be complete without the mentioning of Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi.
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The Argentine has been running riot on the right flank for the past few years, projecting football in a unique dimension and attracting soccer fans with his classy talent.
On his day, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner can take on opposition defenses and destroy them all by himself - dribbling with the ball closely attached to his feet and maneuvering his way through multiple markers.
He also has the ability to pick out the right passes, linking up with his teammates perfectly and creating clear-cut chances almost from scratch.
A great goalscorer too, Messi has the ability to find the back of the net even from the tightest angles, producing entertaining moments as well as deciding the fate of games within a few seconds.
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About the author
Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.