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Right Winger

Attacking wide player who creates chances and scores goals

The right winger operates high on the right flank in attacking formations, focused primarily on creating and scoring goals. They use pace, dribbling, and crossing to unlock defences, with less defensive responsibility than right midfielders. Modern wingers often cut inside onto their stronger foot to shoot.

Key Attributes

1Pace and acceleration to beat defenders
2Dribbling ability in one-on-one situations
3Crossing accuracy and delivery
4Goal-scoring ability when cutting inside
5Movement in behind defensive lines
6Decision-making in the final third

Famous RW Players

GarrinchaGeorge BestLionel MessiMohamed Salah

Training Drills for RW

✓One-on-one dribbling against defenders
✓Cutting inside and shooting
✓Crossing from different angles
✓Timing runs in behind the defence

Ask FootballGPT About Right Winger

“How do I beat a defender one-on-one?”

“When should I cross versus cut inside?”

“What is an inverted winger?”

“How do I improve my pace as a winger?”

“When should I make runs in behind?”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an inverted winger?

An inverted winger plays on the opposite flank to their stronger foot (left-footed on the right wing). This allows them to cut inside onto their stronger foot to shoot or pass, creating different attacking angles than traditional wingers.

Should I stay wide or cut inside as a right winger?

Vary your movement to be unpredictable. Stay wide to stretch defences and deliver crosses, cut inside to create shooting opportunities or combine centrally. The best wingers can do both effectively.

How do I beat a defender one-on-one?

Use a combination of pace, skill moves, and body feints. Attack with pace, commit the defender with a convincing body movement, then accelerate past them. Keep the ball close when dribbling at speed.

Do wingers need to defend?

Modern wingers must contribute defensively by pressing opposition full-backs, tracking back when needed, and maintaining team shape. Whilst attacking is the priority, work rate and defensive contribution separate elite wingers from average ones.