Left-footed players are a minority in football and even today we can still see that most teams have a lot of right-footed players.
So having a left-footed player is a huge blessing for any team because it adds to the vibrancy of the team. Although most footballers prefer to kick with their right feet, some of the greatest footballers in history have been left-footed players.
Messi and Maradona are considered two of the greatest men in history, with Messi and Maradona both being left-footed players. In addition to Messi, the greatest left-footed players of the 21st century include Giggs, Van Persie, Robben, Silva and Bale.
Let's take a look at the top five left-footed players in the world this season.
5. Messi (Paris Saint-Germain)
Measured by his own high standards, Messi has been mediocre this season, with the Argentina international joining Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent last summer. His arrival is thought to transform Paris' attack into a reliable, unstoppable force.
However, what has happened since then has seemed a bit of a hurdle, Messi has been an innovative force for Paris Saint-Germain, but he has not shown the standards of Barcelona.
So far this season, he has made 30 appearances in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring nine goals and assisting 13 times. He won his first Ligue 1 title, but he hopes he can contribute more to the team.
4. Haaland (Dortmund)
Haaland has missed most of the season due to various injury issues. His involvement and influence, in large part, has been limited by these injuries.
But the Norway international remains one of the best strikers in the world, with the 21-year-old making 27 appearances for Borussia Dortmund this season, scoring 25 goals and assisting eight times.
He is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund after the season to join a bigger club, Haaland is now the most sought-after goalscorer in the world and we are looking forward to his performance this summer.
3. Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)
In the middle of the 2020-21 season, Bernardo Silva began to become a fringe figure for Manchester City. In an interview in March this year, Silva said: "Because of the new crown epidemic, I missed home last summer, so I asked the club to leave."
Since then, the B seat has managed to be the most important member of Guardiola's command, and the Portugal international has been a beacon for the team this season. Coupled with his exquisite skills, he becomes a world-class midfielder.
Silva is skilled and he can play anywhere in midfield or even deploy on the front lines. In 44 games so far this season, the 27-year-old has scored 12 goals and provided five assists.
2. Mahrez (Manchester City)
How well has Mahrez performed this season? He has performed well at Manchester City over the years, but this season he has taken it to the next level.
The Algerian international is in very good form and can be said to be the main attacking force of Guardiola's team this season. For defenders, dealing with Mahrez was a nightmare.
The left-foot striker's first touch, feint and ability to pass made him Europe's most elusive attacker, scoring 23 goals and assisting eight times in 42 games for City this season.
1. Salah (Liverpool)
Salah is one of Europe's best players this season, and the left-footed winger has always had a mission and is Liverpool's central figure in European competition.
Salah's dribbling, tandem and shooting have all played well this season, and he is a favourite for this year's Ballon d'Or. So far this season, the 29-year-old has played 43 games for Liverpool, scoring 30 goals and providing 13 assists.