Winger (sports)

As a winger the game positions are referred to the right or left outside in the formation of many team sports. The term applies equally to the players on these positions.

The one winger who viewed from the attacking team from, is on the right side of the pitch is called a right-winger, while the Left Wing plays on the left wing position (classic are with left-and right outside only winger meant ). Usually, the winger in football wore the shirt numbers 7 (right) and 11 (left).

The wingers have a special function in many sports.

Sports with wingers

In football the wide positions among the running intensive positions. The position of midfielders or wingbacks is taken depending on the game system. The main task of the outer positions in the offensive movement is to overcome the opponent's defensive flank runs and by (high ) cross the ball from the sideline in front of the gate ( edge). In addition, he has the task of securing the full-back if it thrusts forward. Particularly offensive and goal threat acting winger, such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Marco Reus are referred to as winger, as they often break into the penalty area and do not just mainly templates.

In handball, where the term winger is more common, they assume a different function: unlike in football wingers are also responsible for Torerfolge.

In basketball there are two wings called positions, forwards. In general, a distinction is made between power forward and small forward. The forwards playing usually in the frontcourt, so near the basket, both on the defensive as offensive.

In hockey, there are also two wing positions in the forward line. Both are responsible in a formation of three with a center for Torerfolge.