| Traditionally the position of right-sided midfielder is an | | | | Eddie McGoldrick. Their speed, skill and ability to |
| offensively minded, technically-gifted footballer. | | | | create chances from nothing helped their teams to |
| Often, the right midfielder will neglect defensive | | | | greatness. |
| duties in favour of showing skills and pace and | | | | In the past thirty years, the role of the right |
| attacking the opposition left back. Right midfielders | | | | midfielder has changed as the game has evolved. |
| can also be called right wingers or wide rights. | | | | Formations change and subsequently the |
| The main aim of the right midfielder is to beat the | | | | midfielderâs role within the team takes on |
| opponent and deliver crosses or through-balls to | | | | more responsibility. However, the fundamental abilities |
| create goal-scoring opportunities. Some of the best in | | | | required to be a great right midfielder remain the |
| history have included Stanley Matthews, Jairzinho and | | | | same, the ability to create goals. |