11 of the greatest wingers of all time

#5 Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo has toyed with defences in England and Spain for over a decade

While Ronaldo may not have the sheer number of team accolades as those ranked below or even above him, it’s his sheer desire to win, incredible individual ability, and unparalleled goalscoring record that sets the Portuguese winger apart.

Signed for a then-world record of £80 million from Manchester United, few could have guessed the monumental impact that he would have and the number of individual honours he would go on to win. Although Ronaldo spent six memorable years at Old Trafford winning three Premier League titles and a Ballon d’Or, it’s his consistency at Real Madrid that set him apart.

With no stability whatsoever, whether it comes to teammates or even managers, Ronaldo went on to put up the most consistent numbers in Los Blancos’ history –while at the same time, winning titles and keeping Real Madrid at par with Barcelona.

He did this all the while dazzling the world and the Bernabeu faithful from the edge of the left wing, with his darting runs, incredible goal tally and brilliant free-kicks.

Although his pace and trickery are slowly deserting him as he gets older, the Portuguese star is still considered to be one of the best in the world.