5 of the Premier League's greatest ever left-wingers (Videos)

Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is on flames right now, so much so that he has drawn comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo. He is not in the same bracket as the great Portugal international, not yet, but he is setting the Premier League alight with his powerful surges through the middle of the pitch, the sprints down either flank and his lengthy shots the smash the back of the net.

The left-winger position has changed as the modern game has developed. It is now common procedure that wingers play on their weaker side so it allows them to cut inside and shoot from distance. They have also evolved from the tiny, rapid individuals who would have been pushed off the ball should a passing fly have made contact, into muscular, bullish players.

Have a look at our list and see if you agree.

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