Vinicius vs Mbappe vs Yamal: Kyle Walker Ranks Best Wingers in the World
- Vinicius Jr has established himself as the best winger in the world with a series of outstanding performances for Real Madrid
- Kylian Mbappé has been one of the world’s top wide players for years and continues to deliver remarkable performances
- Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal dazzled for Spain at Euro 2024 and could be a key player for La Roja over the next decade
Today, footballers come in all shapes and sizes, and this diversity is part of what makes the beautiful game so captivating nowadays.
In the past, the strategy was straightforward: find the skilful winger with a long pass, watch them outmanoeuvre a defender, and cross the ball into the box for the striker to head it home.
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The modern-day wingers see themselves as much more than just wide players; they’re goalscorers, pressers, inside forwards, and more.
From the flair of Brazilian players to the directness of Englishmen, a diverse array of skill sets is currently lighting up the Premier League and European football.
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That led us to wonder: who are the best wingers in world football right now?
It's no easy task to decide, especially with the traditional 4-4-2 formation rarely used and the rise of specialized roles for wide players.
However, Manchester City right-back Kyle Walker seems confident about who the best winger in the world is.
Kyle winger names his best winger
Walker recently appeared on Sky Sports' Saturday Social show, where he was asked to rank three of the top wingers in Europe: Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
The Manchester City defender ranked them in that exact order.
The Englishman went on to explain his choice:
"Technically, I’ve never faced Mbappe directly. But with Vini, we’ve had many great battles.
"I know him well, and he’s one of the best wingers in the world — if not the best."
Ancelotti insists Mbappe has the quality to net 50+ goals
Previously, Briefly News shared that Carlo Ancelotti showered praise on Kylian Mbappe, noting his exceptional goal-scoring ability following an impressive debut in the UEFA Super Cup.
When asked if Mbappe could net 50 goals in the 2024/2025 season, Ancelotti responded, "He has the quality to score many goals.
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