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Best 1 Gordie Howe

Gordie Howe played right wing across 26 NHL seasons, mostly with the Detroit Red Wings, and stayed active professionally into his fifties. His totals include 801 NHL goals, 1850 points, 6 Hart Trophies, 6 Art Ross Trophies and 4 Stanley Cups.

9.84 Brilliant
Why this score

Enduring top-five stature, exceptional longevity, six Harts, six scoring titles, four Cups, and elite two-way physical play.

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2 Maurice Richard

Maurice Richard starred at right wing for the Montreal Canadiens for his entire career. He became the first player to score 50 goals in 50 games and the first to reach 500 career goals, winning 8 Stanley Cups and becoming a lasting cultural symbol in Quebec.

9.76 Brilliant
Why this score

Transformative goal scorer and cultural icon; eight Cups, five scoring titles, and the landmark 50-goals-in-50-games season.

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3 Bobby Hull
Bobby Hull

Bobby Hull, known as 'The Golden Jet', played left wing for the Chicago Black Hawks and later the Winnipeg Jets. He scored 610 NHL goals plus 303 more in the WHA, won 2 Hart Trophies and 3 Art Ross Trophies, and his slapshot was once clocked above 100 mph.

9.70 Brilliant
Why this score

Three Harts, seven scoring titles, fearsome shot, and WHA impact; reputation is reduced by era context and off-ice legacy.

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4 Jaromir Jagr

Jaromir Jagr played right wing across four decades of professional hockey, mostly with the Pittsburgh Penguins. He retired with 1921 NHL points, second only to Wayne Gretzky, along with 5 Art Ross Trophies, a Hart Trophy and 2 Stanley Cups won in Pittsburgh.

9.64 Brilliant
Why this score

Second in NHL career points, five scoring titles, one Hart, exceptional longevity, and dominant prime; defensive commitment drew criticism.

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5 Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin has played left wing for the Washington Capitals for his entire NHL career. He passed Wayne Gretzky as the league's all-time goal leader in April 2025, and his resume includes 9 Rocket Richard Trophies, 3 Hart Trophies and a 2018 Stanley Cup with Conn Smythe Trophy.

9.63 Brilliant
Why this score

All-time NHL goals leader, three Harts, nine Rocket Richard trophies, a Stanley Cup, and unmatched era-adjusted scoring durability.

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6 Guy Lafleur

Right wing who starred for the Montreal Canadiens dynasty of the 1970s, later playing for the New York Rangers and Quebec Nordiques. He won five Stanley Cups, three Art Ross Trophies and two Hart Trophies, and remains the only player to record six straight seasons of 50 goals and 100 points.

9.56 Brilliant
Why this score

Three straight scoring titles and MVPs, five Cups, electrifying style, and iconic 1970s peak; prime was comparatively brief.

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7 Valeri Kharlamov

Soviet left wing who played his career with CSKA Moscow. He won two Olympic golds and eight World Championship titles and was named MVP of Game 1 in the 1972 Summit Series against Canada. He was killed in a car crash at age 33 in 1981.

8 Mike Bossy
Mike Bossy

Right wing who played his entire career with the New York Islanders. He scored 573 goals in only 752 games across nine consecutive 50-goal seasons, still the NHL record for goals-per-game average, and won four straight Stanley Cups from 1980 to 1983.

9 Ted Lindsay

Left wing nicknamed Terrible Ted who starred for the Detroit Red Wings before a stint in Chicago. He won four Stanley Cups and the 1950 Art Ross Trophy, and helped organise the first NHL Players' Association, a move that cost him a trade to Chicago.

10 Garrincha
Garrincha

Garrincha was a Brazilian footballer renowned for his exceptional dribbling skills and unpredictable playstyle. His dazzling footwork made him a key figure in Brazil’s successes, particularly during the 1958 and 1962 World Cups. He is considered one of football's greatest wingers and remains an icon...

11 Luis Figo
Luis Figo

Luís Figo is a Portuguese former professional footballer, born in 1972, who played as a winger for Sporting CP, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2000 and the FIFA World Player of the Year award in 2001. His transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000 for a then-r...

9.20 Excellent
Why this score

Ballon d'Or-winning winger and Portugal icon, acclaimed for creativity, dribbling and consistency across Barcelona and Real Madrid.

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12 Jairzinho
Jairzinho

Jairzinho is a former Brazilian footballer who played as a right winger for Botafogo, Marseille, and the Brazilian national team during the 1960s and 1970s. He achieved international recognition at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, where he scored in every round of the tournament—a feat unmatched i...

9.18 Excellent
Why this score

Scored in every match of Brazil's acclaimed 1970 World Cup triumph; devastating power, pace, tournament impact, and enduring historical reputation.

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13 Neymar Jr
Neymar Jr

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward and serves as a key player for the Brazil national team. His senior club career includes prominent tenures with Santos, FC Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, where he won numerous domestic league titles. He...

9.18 Excellent
Why this score

Generational dribbler, prolific Brazil star and Champions League winner; injuries, uneven availability and unfulfilled Ballon d'Or expectations temper all-time standing.

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14 Dragan Džajić

Dragan Džajić is a former Serbian footballer, born in 1946, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest wingers of his generation. He spent the majority of his club career with Red Star Belgrade, where he made over 590 appearances and won five Yugoslav First League titles. Džajić also earned 85 ca...

9.17 Excellent
Why this score

Widely revered Yugoslav winger with exceptional dribbling, crossing and international performances; limited exposure outside domestic football affects global familiarity.

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15 George Best

George Best was a legendary English professional footballer renowned for his exceptional dribbling skills and attacking prowess. He played primarily as a winger for Manchester United, becoming one of the club’s most iconic figures during the 1960s and 70s. Best's dazzling performances captivated aud...

16 Brett Hull
Brett Hull

Known as the Golden Brett for his one-timer, Hull scored 741 career goals, fifth all-time, including an 86-goal season in 1990-91 that earned him the Hart Trophy. He won the Stanley Cup with Dallas in 1999 and Detroit in 2002, and with his father Bobby he forms the only father-son pair to each win t...

17 Vinicius Jr

Vinícius Júnior is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid and the Brazil national team. Known for his exceptional speed and dribbling ability, he transferred to Real Madrid from Brazilian club Flamengo in 2018. He scored the decisive winning goal in the 2022 UEFA...

9.08 Excellent
Why this score

Elite match-winner with decisive Champions League performances, explosive progression and major individual recognition; peak longevity remains below established legends.

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18 Frank Mahovlich

Nicknamed the Big M, Mahovlich combined size and reach on the wing for Toronto, Detroit and Montreal, winning six Stanley Cups between 1962 and 1973. He scored 533 NHL goals, trailing only Bobby Hull among his contemporaries, and his physical style helped define the modern power winger.

19 Nikita Kucherov

Kucherov has led Tampa Bay's attack through three Art Ross scoring titles, in 2019, 2024 and 2025, and two Hart Trophies. His 2018-19 season produced 128 points, then the most since the mid-1990s, and he won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021.

20 Ousmane Dembélé

Ousmane Dembélé is a French professional footballer who plays as a winger, known for his exceptional pace and dribbling ability. Born in 1997 in Vernon, France, Dembélé began his professional career at Rennes before transferring to Borussia Dortmund in 2016, and then to Barcelona in 2017 for an init...

8.94 Great
Why this score

Two-footed elite winger acclaimed for chance creation, dribbling and major-title impact; earlier injuries and inconsistent finishing delayed consensus recognition.

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21 Anatoli Firsov

Firsov starred for CSKA Moscow and the Soviet national team through the 1960s and early 1970s, winning three Olympic golds, in 1964, 1968 and 1972, and eight World Championship titles. He was voted the tournament's best forward three times, establishing him as the dominant Soviet forward of his gene...

8.88 Great
Why this score

Three Olympic golds, dominant Soviet scoring, exceptional domestic and international peak, with limited direct comparison against NHL competition.

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22 Dickie Moore

Moore won six Stanley Cups with the Montreal Canadiens, most of them during the club's five straight titles from 1956 to 1960, and took back-to-back Art Ross Trophies in 1958 and 1959. He claimed the second of those scoring titles while playing much of the season with a broken wrist locked in a cast...

23 Charlie Conacher

Conacher led the NHL in goals five times between 1931 and 1936 as the right wing on Toronto's famed Kid Line with Joe Primeau and Busher Jackson. Known as the Big Bomber for his powerful shot, he helped the Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup in 1932 before finishing his career with Detroit and the New...

24 Sergei Makarov

Sergei Makarov starred as a right wing for CSKA Moscow and the Soviet national team before a late-career run in the NHL with Calgary, San Jose and Dallas. He won two Olympic golds, eight World Championship golds and was named Soviet Player of the Year three times, then took the Calder Trophy at age...

25 Vinícius Júnior

Brazilian winger who won the 2024 Ballon d'Or and played a central role in Real Madrid's three UEFA Champions League titles between 2022 and 2024.

8.72 Great
Why this score

Real Madrid Champions League star and Ballon d'Or level peak; still active, longevity not yet settled.

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26 Luís Figo
Luís Figo

Luís Figo is a Portuguese former footballer who played as a right winger for Sporting CP, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Internazionale during a professional career spanning from 1989 to 2009. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2000 and was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 2001. Figo's transfer from Barce...

8.72 Great
Why this score

Ballon d'Or winner, Portugal golden generation leader, elite Barcelona and Real Madrid winger.

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27 Pavel Bure
Pavel Bure

Known as the Russian Rocket, Pavel Bure scored 437 goals in 702 games for Vancouver, Florida and the Rangers, including back-to-back 60-goal seasons in 1993 and 1994 and two Rocket Richard Trophies. Chronic knee injuries cut his career short, but his breakaway speed made him one of the 1990s' signat...

28 Teemu Selänne

Teemu Selanne announced himself with a 76-goal rookie season in 1992-93 for Winnipeg, a record that still stands. He went on to score 684 career goals across stints with the Jets, Ducks, Sharks and Avalanche, won the Stanley Cup with Anaheim in 2007, and collected four Olympic medals before entering...

29 Angel Di Maria

Angel Di María is a highly regarded Argentine professional footballer known for his exceptional dribbling skills and creative playmaking ability as a winger. His versatility allows him to operate effectively across multiple attacking positions. He’s particularly notable for his contributions to Arge...

30 Jari Kurri
Jari Kurri

Jari Kurri played right wing alongside Wayne Gretzky on the Edmonton Oilers, helping the club win five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. He scored 601 career goals, with Gretzky assisting on 364 of them, and in 2001 became the first Finnish-born player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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