Hear me out
I’m not saying righties are better than lefties or lefties better than righties. I’m standing firm on the fact that left footed soccer players don’t need to be as good as right footed players when competing for a roster spot. Allow me to explain.
Razzle dazzle the defender
Left-footed soccer players have an advantage over their right-footed counterparts as they are a minority. Defenders often position themselves to defend against the right foot, leaving left-footed players with more space to maneuver. As a result, left-footed players can easily create space on the field, and their precision and power when passing and shooting can be unmatched. It’s critical to sprinkle a couple of lefties on the field in order to increase the chances of breaking down a defense.
A few of the best left footed players ever
Some of the best left-footed soccer players in history include Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Ryan Giggs, and Roberto Carlos. These players are renowned for their incredible skills, such as their ability to dribble past defenders, create scoring opportunities, and score stunning goals. Here’s a list of 20 of the best left footed soccer players of all time.
Why left footed soccer players don’t need to be as good as right footed players
Example A: If you’re a coach looking to build a winning team and are out hot on the recruiting trail, left-footed players are an essential part of any team. Their unique abilities and skills make them a valuable asset on the field. By incorporating left-footed players, your team can benefit from their ability to create space, pass accurately, and shoot with power and accuracy.
Well, that pretty much eliminates the righties unless there are true ambidextrous players which I’m sure there are.
Example B: Maybe the coach is out recruiting a right footed player but notices the lefty flashing off some serious upside. That coach might just say to themselves “Geez, I could probably use another left footed player or two this year.”
Having a few left footed players on your team brings so much value and flexibility. Because of that, lefties don’t always have to compete directly with righties.
So, if you want to improve your team’s chances of winning, consider adding a left-footed player to your lineup. You won’t be disappointed.
