Speed, efficiency, and killer instinct define the modern right wing. Ahead of Men’s Euros 2026, these five players stand out as game-changers capable of deciding matches from the flank.
Blaz Janc (Slovenia)
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Quite simply the best right wing in the world. Janc can do almost everything from his wing, and he can even play as a right back at a very high level. A truly unique player.
Aleix Gómez (Spain)
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Gómez may not be at the level he reached a few years ago when he was the world’s best right wing. But there is no doubt that he remains a top-class player. A natural goal poacher, excellent penalty taker, fast on the counterattack, and an expert at stealing balls in defence — all wrapped in a Catalan package.
Yanis Lenne (France)
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The fastest player in the world? Without a doubt one of the fastest, at least. He has had his share of bad luck with injuries over the years, but when fit and in form, very few right wings are better than Lenne. He should be the obvious first choice for France at the European Championship.
Mario Sostaric (Croatia)
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The Slovenian who became a Croat. Sostaric poured in goals for Croatia at the home European Championship a year ago, just as he has done for club side Pick Szeged for several seasons. Clinical in finishing situations and an incredibly skilled penalty shooter. He will be hugely important for Croatia at the Euros as well — make no mistake.
Sebastian Karlsson (Sweden)
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The move to PSG has resulted in a reduced scoring output for Karlsson, who previously scored freely from the right wing at Montpellier. He will be Sweden’s first-choice right wing at the Euros, and chances are there will be plenty of goals from Karlsson when it matters.