The 7 Greatest Right Wingers of the 21st Century

TLDRDiscover the top 7 right wingers of the 21st century, including Figo, Alexis Sanchez, Angel Di Maria, Arjen Robben, Gareth Bale, Mohamed Salah, and more. Explore their achievements, playing styles, and impact on the game.

Key insights

🏆Luis Figo, the oldest player in the list, was a brilliant dribbler and highly influential at Barcelona and Real Madrid.

⚡️Alexis Sanchez, despite a disappointing spell at Manchester United, was one of the best players in the Premier League for three and a half years.

👼Angel Di Maria's versatility and creativity made him a key player for clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and his current team Benfica.

🔥Arjen Robben's speed, dribbling, and deadly left foot made him almost impossible to defend against, often cutting inside and scoring stunning goals.

🏆Gareth Bale's explosive pace, technical ability, and incredible goal-scoring record established him as one of the best wingers of his generation.

Q&A

Who is the oldest player in the list?

Luis Figo is the oldest player in the list of the 7 greatest right wingers of the 21st century.

Which player had the most success at Barcelona and Real Madrid?

Luis Figo had significant success at both Barcelona and Real Madrid, being highly influential at both clubs.

Who had the most impressive season at Tottenham?

Gareth Bale had one of the most impressive individual seasons at Tottenham in 2012-13, with 40 goal contributions in 44 games.

Which player is Wales's all-time record goal scorer?

Gareth Bale is Wales's all-time record goal scorer with 41 goals from 111 caps.

Which player suffered from persistent injuries?

Arjen Robben and Gareth Bale both suffered from persistent injuries throughout their careers.

Timestamped Summary

03:04Luis Figo was highly influential at Barcelona and Real Madrid, winning the Balon d'Or in 2000.

05:39Alexis Sanchez was one of the best players in the Premier League for three and a half years, despite a disappointing spell at Manchester United.

07:47Angel Di Maria's versatility and creativity made him a key player for clubs like Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Benfica.

09:39Arjen Robben was known for his speed, dribbling, and deadly left foot, making him almost impossible to defend against.

11:14Gareth Bale had one of the most impressive individual seasons at Tottenham, with 40 goal contributions in 44 games.