Because the term is so general, more specific names are typically used. A soccer left wing can be a midfielder, a forward or both depending on the team's formation. Generally, the term "left wing" refers to any offensive player who plays on the left side of the field.

What is the job of a left wing in soccer?

A winger (left winger and right winger) (historically called outside-left and outside-right, or outside forward) is an attacking player who is stationed in a wide position near the touchlines.

Is right winger a striker?

A winger is an attacking player who is stationed in a wide position near the touchlines. They can be classified as forwards, considering their origin as the old "outside-forward" position, and continue to be termed as such in most parts of the world, especially in Latin and Dutch football cultures.