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15 Best Wingers in the Premier League Right Now [Ranked]

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7 months ago

December 18, 2025

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While the Premier League is pretty much filled with talent from top to bottom, it’s out wide on the wing where the division is at its deepest. Some of the very best players in the history of the league were situated on the flank, the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Eden Hazard and many more, all possessing blistering pace, quick feet, and technical ability in abundance.

The current crop of players are some of the best we’ve ever seen in the position, including the likes of Mohamed Salah, Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer – all of whom have impressed on a continual basis for Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea, respectively.

Some players are out of sorts and struggling to perform at a high level, but there are so many talented wide players in the English top flight at the moment. Here are the 15 best wingers in the English top tier right now, ranked from worst to best.

Ranking Factors

Longevity
Current form
Goal contributions
Importance to team
Consistency
Availability

Only players whose preferred position on Transfermarkt was left-winger or right-winger were considered for selection.

15

Anthony Gordon

Club: Newcastle

Anthony Gordon joined Newcastle in January 2023 from boyhood club Everton as an exciting youngster, and his game has come on leaps and bounds since his high-profile switch. Although many fans questioned the signing in the months after joining, he’s gone on to make a significant impact for Eddie Howe’s side.

Popping up with 11 goal contributions in the league alone last term, the England international helped fire the Magpies back into the Champions League and to Carabao Cup success too. Performance levels have dropped in 2025/26 so far, though, so he’ll need to pick things up to retain his place here.

14

Cody Gakpo

Club: Liverpool

For as long as Mohamed Salah remains on the red side of Merseyside, Cody Gakpo will never be the club’s go-to man. It would be remiss, however, to understate the Dutchman’s upturn in performances since Arne Slot took over the reins from Jurgen Klopp last summer.

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There were, of course, glimpses of his brilliance under the German – but he added a clinical edge to his game, scoring 10 times. Liverpool as a whole have struggled so far this season, including Gakpo, with Slot needing more from the left-winger to completely turn their poor form around.

13

Mohammed Kudus

Club: Tottenham Hotspur

Mohammed Kudus in action for Tottenham Hotspur

Mohammed Kudus’ red-hot form since moving to the Premier League from Ajax made everyone wonder why a club from the nation’s traditional top six didn’t make a serious move for the Ghanaian. Becoming one of West Ham’s talismen was not on the cards – but he made it look effortless while adjusting to the hustle and bustle of the top flight.

Strong in duels, unpredictable and a menace to mark, Accra-born Kudus was a revelation in east London, and despite a rather disappointing season by his standards in the 2024/2025 campaign, still earned a move to Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur. Even though Spurs haven’t looked their best under Thomas Frank, the 25-year-old has still been a creative menace, conjuring five assists so far.

12

Jarrod Bowen

Club: West Ham United

West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring — Premier League – West Ham United v Aston Villa – London Stadium, London, Britain – December 14, 2025 West Ham United’s Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

While West Ham United have struggled at times in the Premier League at different periods, England ace Jarrod Bowen has been the standard-bearer for the east London club and has quickly become one of the best wingers in England – and for fans of his employers, his last-ditch strike in the 2022/23 Europa Conference League will remain a vivid memory.

It’s been more of the same in 2025/26 — Graham Potter, Nuno Espirito Santo and the Irons’ squad have been well below par, but Bowen is continuing to try and drag them to safety. Five goals and one assist aren’t bad at all, but he will need to be more clinical and more creative to keep the London club up.

11

Pedro Neto

Club: Chelsea

A standout performer for Chelsea in their run to Conference League glory, Pedro Neto’s pace and dribbling have always been a problem ever since he made his mark at fellow Premier League side Wolves. He wasn’t always popular among the Stamford Bridge faithful in his maiden campaign in west London, not always possessing the end-product that was needed.

So far this term, it’s been a different story. Neto already has more goals than last term in just under half as many games and has been Enzo Maresca’s go-to man off the right. Estevao looks to be a bright prospect, but the Portuguese international will hold the fort until he is ready.

10

Bryan Mbeumo

Club: Manchester United

It is a testament to just how incredible Bryan Mbeumo has been for Brentford in recent seasons that only a select few players have contributed more goals and assists than the forward. The Cameroon international finally made the move to Manchester United in this summer transfer window, a reward for his spectacular 20-goal season at the G-tech Community Stadium.

A winger who is direct and with elite end product, it’s no surprise that the Red Devils wanted him. It’s not been a flawless start to life at Old Trafford, with six goals masking several lacklustre displays – but you’d be a fool to bet against him becoming the man he was in west London.

9

Iliman Ndiaye

Club: Everton

Since Iliman Ndiaye arrived at Everton from Marseille, he has been nothing short of magical to watch. A fleet-footed winger with the ability to weave in and out of defenders, the Senegalese international consistently gets fans off their seats — both at Goodison Park and now the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Having grabbed a respectable nine Premier League goals last term, he’s now managed four this term while assisting teammates on two occasions. Ndiaye’s performances have some of England’s best keeping tabs on him, including Merseyside rivals Liverpool.

8

Noni Madueke

Club: Arsenal

When Noni Madueke left Chelsea for Arsenal in the summer of 2025, it’s fair to say fans were less than thrilled. He’d shown glimpses as a Blue, but had never really taken off — and with him preferring to line up on the right, where Bukayo Saka plays, even more eyebrows were raised.

Now, though, the critics have gone silent. Madueke has filled in for Saka where necessary, providing dynamism off the flank which Mikel Arteta’s side have sorely needed. The goals and assists in the league might be lacking, but the 23-year-old is showing enough to make a late charge for a 2026 World Cup spot.

7

Antoine Semenyo

Club: Bournemouth

Evanilson and Antoine Semenyo celebrating after a Bournemouth goal

One of the breakout stars of the 2024/25 campaign, Antoine Semenyo lit the Vitality Stadium on fire with his performances for Bournemouth. A genuinely two-footed winger who can strike through the ball with both feet, the Ghanaian international has carried that blistering form into the new term, weighing in with seven goals and three assists.

He’s been a big reason why Bournemouth managed to make such an impressive start to the year, despite the club losing so many key players in the summer window. Semenyo might well be the next, though, with multiple Premier League clubs, including Manchester United, interested in him.

6

Jeremy Doku

Club: Manchester City

The arrival of Jeremy Doku in 2023 to replace the departing Riyad Mahrez was a transfer that excited Manchester City fans, as the young Belgian was able to bring a new dimension to the Cityzens’ attack. His blistering pace and willingness to take on his full-back solidified Doku as the first-choice left-winger at the Etihad Stadium.

However, after joining an exclusive list of players to have assisted four goals in a single Premier League game, performances really tailed off — that was, until this season. Doku has looked like a man possessed whenever he’s on the ball, causing carnage no matter who he faces. One goal and four assists so far aren’t bad numbers, but with Erling Haaland leading the line, he’s bound to get more considering how well he’s playing.

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Wimbledon Commentator Slammed Over ‘Disgraceful’ Remarks During Live Match

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July 6, 2026

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A BBC commentator has come under fire after ‘disgraceful’ comments that he made during a match at Wimbledon sparked serious controversy on social media.

Andrew Castle is commentating on his last Wimbledon this year, and he stirred up some controversy during Jannik Sinner’s most recent match at the tournament. The BBC is looking to modernise its output and, as a result, Castle is having to take a step back from his long-tenured position as the lead commentator at the event.

It had been reported that the BBC’s Director of Sport, Alex Kay-Jelksi, had wanted to keep Castle on as part of the commentary team but no longer as lead. This changed when Castle decided to quit the corporation following the news that he would be forced to step down, meaning this year’s tournament will be his last.

Unfortunately, it seems that his exit won’t be as smooth as might have liked. Not only did his co-commentator, Todd Woodbridge, have to step in to shut him down, but viewers at home were left stunned and disgusted by what Castle had to say.

While Sinner was 4-3 up in the second set, Castle had this to say about his opponent, Shintaro Mochizuki: “It probably feels for Sinner like this guy didn’t play the game.”Woodbridge then pushed back on these comments, calling them ‘harsh’ immediately.

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However, Castle wasn’t done there, and he doubled down on his views.

“You know what I mean? When you are trying to break someone down that is clearly inferior in so many departments and yet so awkward, I am full of admiration for Mochizuki, but this is the way Sinner feels now, I am sure.”

Woodbridge would again try to defend Mochizuki by saying that “because there isn’t the regular power and shot shape we see in the game today, it is a throwback type of game.”

Fans were unhappy with these comments, blasting them as unfair towards Mochizuki, who had made a good account of himself in the match-up against the world No.1. One user on X had this to say: “I’ve never heard anything that disgraceful from a commentator in tennis before, just ugly.”

Another user wanted to make sure the BBC saw their frustration and tagged them in a post which read: “@bbctennis @BBCSport Andrew Castle basically saying Mochizuki is crap and can’t play tennis. What round of Wimbledon did you get to in your career, then, Andrew?”

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Castle has admitted to being hurt by the decision to have him removed from his position at the prestigious event. He said to the Daily Telegraph before the tournament started: “Am I upset? Yeah, I was upset, and I will stay that way this year, knowing it’s my last. But all good things come to an end.”

As for Sinner, his march towards a second Wimbledon triumph continues as he reaches the quarter-finals for the fifth consecutive year. He will go up against German Jan-Lennard Struff on Tuesday.

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International Breaks in Football 2026: Key Dates & Competitions

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July 6, 2026

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Domestic league managers may hate them, but the international breaks provide crucial data and analysis for national team coaches.

With major tournaments like the World Cup, the European Championships, AFCON, and the Copa América occurring every few years, there is always something for international managers to prepare for.

The breaks may come with the risk of injury, which can prove highly disruptive to the domestic league season. But they also provide the chance to shine on the international stage and earn a spot in the squad for the next major tournament. But what does the upcoming international break calendar look like for both the men’s and women’s football?

Dates	Matches/Competitions
June 11 – July 19	2026 World Cup
September 21 – October 6	4
November 9 – 17	2

Following the 2026 World Cup, there will understandably be a break from international football. But there won’t be much of a rest for the participating players as preparation for the new league season will be well underway.

However, FIFA have seemingly listened to recent criticisms over the autumn international breaks and have acted to improve their timing. Rather than two separate breaks taking place in September and October, FIFA are instead opting for one extended international break from September 21st to October 6th.

The goal here is to reduce the level of disruption caused by the breaks to the domestic season. National teams will now have the chance to play up to four internationals, rather than playing two blocks of two matches.

The strategy should be particularly helpful for the globe-trotting players on the international scene. It should massively decrease flight time and jet lag, helping them to reintegrate into their domestic teams when they return from international duty.

The international break schedule for 2026 will conclude with two final matches played between November 9th and 17th.

The England women's football team celebrate at Euro 2025

Type I: Players are released to their international associations from Monday to Tuesday night the following week.
Type II: Players are released to their international associations from Monday to Wednesday night the following week.
Type III: Players are released to their international associations from Monday to Saturday night the following week.

Dates	Match Type/Competition	Max. No. of Matches
October 5-13	Type I	2
November 24 – December 5	Type II	3

Following the brief June break, the women’s national sides will have to wait a little while before their next international matches. Beyond the 2026 calendar’s major event, the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which took place in March, there is a clear structure to the women’s international breaks.

FIFA have outlined several international break windows moving forward that will allow national coaches plenty of opportunities to experiment with new players, identify key squad members, and plan formations and strategy. These international breaks will occur in the following periods:

Late February to early March
Early to mid-April
Early June
Early October
Late November to early December

Gabriel Martinelli (Brazil) celebrates vs Japan at World Cup

An international break in football is a short period of time when national teams represent their countries in matches against other international teams. The majority of the international football calendar is taken up by friendlies and tournament qualifiers, with tournament fixtures taking place roughly every two years.

FIFA rules that club sides must allow their players to represent their countries if they are selected by their national team’s manager for upcoming fixtures. However, international suspensions and injuries can prevent players from being included in national squads.

The majority of the top-tier leagues, such as the Premier League or La Liga, will temporarily pause their domestic schedule due to the unavailability of players. However, for the most part, lower-level leagues, such as the EFL Championship or Serie B, will continue as usual. Still, if teams from these leagues have a significant number of players missing due to international commitments, they can request fixture postponements.