Best Winger in the League (8 Viewers)

JulianDarbyFTW · 2026-02-26T20:14:41+0000

I saw a post on X asking why Esse wasn’t playing, and the response was pretty overwhelming - Sakamoto is simply the better player. Some even said he’s the best right winger in the league.

Honestly, I’m struggling to think of many better. Who is actually above him at this level? Do some people dismiss him because he goes about it differently to the more 'natural' touchline hugging pacy wingers?

MikeyMoo · 2026-02-26T20:19:41+0000

He's better in DEFENCE than Esse maybe? So it's match-specific?? If we'd hit a 2-goal lead Esse would have come on??? Given more time he'll play the system better and they will rotate more????

Evo1883 · 2026-02-26T20:21:08+0000

JulianDarbyFTW said:
I saw a post on X asking why Esse wasn’t playing, and the response was pretty overwhelming - Sakamoto is simply the better player. Some even said he’s the best right winger in the league.

Honestly, I’m struggling to think of many better. Who is actually above him at this level? Do some people dismiss him because he goes about it differently to the more 'natural' touchline hugging pacy wingers?

Not sure but ipswich have good wingers

Jack clarke and philogene

Nick · 2026-02-26T20:25:55+0000

Not sure about the great right winger in the league. He's got 3 assists and 4 goals.

Whittaker for example has 11 goals 5 assists
Fatawu 8 goals 7 assists
Manhoeff at Stoke 5 goals 3 assists

Jamesimus · 2026-02-26T20:32:39+0000

Evo1883 said:
Not sure but ipswich have good wingers

Jack clarke and philogene

Never heard of them.

TomRad85 · 2026-02-26T20:34:00+0000

Fatawu is the best winger in the league easily. Possibly even just the best player generally despite playing for those complete duds. Will get a big move in the summer. Shout out to Philogene and I really liked what I saw of Brooks too.
Sakamoto is great though, a really fun watch when on form and an obvious fan favourite. On the other side too, EMC is a class act and is probably better than Sakamoto overall, although not as fun.

Briles · 2026-02-26T20:36:34+0000

TomRad85 said:
Fatawu is the best winger in the league easily. Possible even just the best player generally despite playing for those complete duds. Will get a big move in the summer. Shout out to Philogene and I really liked what I saw of Brooks too.
Sakamoto is great though, a really fun watch when on form and an obvious fan favourite. On the other side too, EMC is a class act and is probably better than Sakamoto overall, although not as fun.

Yeah agreed its defo Fatawu

Domo · 2026-02-26T20:37:51+0000

hes the best winger purely for the bow he does when he get subbed

Trueskyblue20 · 2026-02-26T20:38:14+0000

Agree on Fatawu however I would argue it’s a really poor league for attacking talent this year. There aren’t many that you’d look at should you go up that you think could make the step up

Briles · 2026-02-26T20:39:40+0000

Trueskyblue20 said:
Agree on Fatawu however I would argue it’s a really poor league for attacking talent this year. There aren’t many that you’d look at should you go up that you think could make the step up

Scienza at Southampton is one I'd take too

Shannerz · 2026-02-26T20:41:42+0000

Not the best winger in the league, but gives us discipline, shape and a tireless work-rate in the position.

He's an invaluable member of the team.

rob9872 · 2026-02-26T20:43:02+0000

Chris Wilder ...

... sorry my bad, I thought it said whinger.

skybluecam · 2026-02-26T20:44:37+0000

Esse’s antics in dangerous areas would’ve been a recipe for disaster vs Boro or Sheff Utd

rob9872 · 2026-02-26T20:46:57+0000

skybluecam said:
Esse’s antics in dangerous areas would’ve been a recipe for disaster vs Boro or Sheff Utd

They would, but when he came on v Boro, he'd obviously been told after Oxford as he was really disciplined. I know he scored 2 in 2, but that cameo at Boro was more impressive to me that a young lad can take on info and play for the team not himself. If he keeps listening and learning, then I wouldn't mind him on a permanent next season.

Terry Gibson's perm · 2026-02-26T20:52:10+0000

The way the commentators talk when the six fingered mutants play it has to be 16 year old Jeremy Monga ( I think that’s his full name) and it may come as a surprise as they mention it every few seconds he is 16.

fatso · 2026-02-26T20:58:37+0000

Sakamoto is back in form since Esse came in. Esse's game time gave Sakamoto a rest, and maybe thats as important as Esse's playing contribution so far.

It also means we have cover, and can rest Sakamoto if we are comfortably in front.

Greer · 2026-02-26T21:07:36+0000

fatso said:
Sakamoto is back in form since Esse came in. Esse's game time gave Sakamoto a rest, and maybe thats as important as Esse's playing contribution so far.

It also means we have cover, and can rest Sakamoto if we are comfortably in front.

Also the competition for his place will have an impact.

Alkhen · 2026-02-26T21:07:44+0000

MikeyMoo said:
He's better in DEFENCE than Esse maybe? So it's match-specific?? If we'd hit a 2-goal lead Esse would have come on??? Given more time he'll play the system better and they will rotate more????

Yeah that's why Tats has been trusted in this tricky run, I'm sure Esse and even Yang might get some game time in games we might be expected to dominate possession

Dougin · 2026-02-26T21:11:57+0000

Saka is the best in the league because he also defends and works back unbelievably good.

Liquid Gold · 2026-02-26T21:14:45+0000

Saka is a very hard worker, you can rely on him to track back and he has a great understanding with MvE. The signing of Esse has taken him up a level which is why you need a rounded squad.

I suspect Esse will start on Saturday after Saka being run ragged recently and Stoke likely to sit deep.

shmmeee · 2026-02-26T21:39:10+0000

Thought the lad for Sheff Utd RW was decent. Not sure Saka is the best RW but he’s better than Esse who isn’t ready to start at this level.

Brighton Sky Blue · 2026-02-26T21:41:55+0000

Speed, Tatsuhiro
Like a bird on the wing
Onward the Sky Blues cry
Crossing the ball, as your fans will all sing,
Over the top to Wright

COVKIDSNEVERQUIT · 2026-02-26T22:24:30+0000

TomRad85 said:
Fatawu is the best winger in the league easily. Possibly even just the best player generally despite playing for those complete duds. Will get a big move in the summer. Shout out to Philogene and I really liked what I saw of Brooks too.
Sakamoto is great though, a really fun watch when on form and an obvious fan favourite. On the other side too, EMC is a class act and is probably better than Sakamoto overall, although not as fun.

We should sign Fatawu in the summer for next season, Min and Esse we'll go back to their parent clubs.

Hutch11 · 2026-02-27T08:08:11+0000

If we could buy just 1 winger from the championship I would choose Jack Clarke
He's a cheat mode in this league

shmmeee · 2026-02-27T08:56:15+0000

I wouldn’t sign any wingers from this division TBH. I’m not sure I’d sign any players full stop. Much rather we looked at players that might make it than those that have tried and failed like Clarke.

LarryGrayson · 2026-02-27T08:59:28+0000

esse is class and willgo far but needs more experience

HJones23 · 2026-02-27T09:05:15+0000

His work rate is unmatched & once he has the beating of a LB he can be a nightmare, but I think he lacks the goal threat of a Fatawu or Whittaker IMO. Watching the highlights back from Wednesday, he had 3 decent chances in the 2nd half and maybe should have converted 1 of them.

KenilworthSkyBlue · 2026-02-27T09:05:20+0000

I've been pretty underwhelmed by Esse to be honest. I said in another thread the other day, clearly very talented but his lack of experience sticks out like a sore thumb. His decision making on the ball in particular is something he desperately needs to work on.

Sakamoto isn't the best winger in the league but FL certainly gets the best out of him. His work rate both on and off the ball is unmatched in this league IMO.

SwanLane · 2026-02-27T10:28:04+0000

Best RW is definitely Fatawu, even if you can question his consistency. Next for me is Femi Azeez.

Danceswithhorses · 2026-02-27T10:46:35+0000

Tats is not the best winger in the league, but that's fine (has to be Fatawu).
Tats's big bonus is that he not only plays right wing, but also covers at right back too.
No right winger in the Championship works harder that Tats...guaranteed.
Good as he is, you won't see Fatawu tackling back on the edge of his penalty area, like Tats would.

harvey098 · 2026-02-27T11:22:00+0000

If you’re a right back, you’d have Sakamoto in front of you, over any other winger in this league.

There was a spell in the second half on Wednesday where Milan got taken into the centre chasing a player. Before it even became an issue Tats had slotted in at right back.

I don’t think there is a better winger in terms of both the defensive side and attacking side combined.

Shannerz · 2026-02-27T11:35:03+0000

HJones23 said:
His work rate is unmatched & once he has the beating of a LB he can be a nightmare, but I think he lacks the goal threat of a Fatawu or Whittaker IMO. Watching the highlights back from Wednesday, he had 3 decent chances in the 2nd half and maybe should have converted 1 of them.

First chance he did as well as he could, third wasn't much of chance at all. Second, he should have passed to MvE who was overlapping and on his own.

Liquid Gold · 2026-02-27T11:55:51+0000

Am I going mad or was Saka a wing back in Belgium?

stupot07 · 2026-02-27T12:57:07+0000

I'm just surprised he's even in the squad..he was going to be third choice after signing Esse and Markelo.....

PUSB-We_are_going_up · 2026-02-27T14:23:23+0000

My top 3 wingers in this league are
1. Philogene
2. Fatawu
3. Mason-Clarke

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