This is the first in a series of European player rankings that will cover each position on the pitch. Each player is assigned to a position based on their natural propensity and where they were deployed this past season, with more weight given to the latter. Many football fans and pundits around the world are still fascinated with the ability of teams to dominate the spine of a pitch, but more and more teams in today’s game have achieved success at the highest level by stretching the field and finding joy down the flanks. Modern wingers have loads of pace and athleticism, but the ones who are making a difference in key moments are the ones with the technical quality of a central midfielder and the upfield awareness of a striker.
2015 European Player Rankings: Top 25 Wingers
