Valencia vs Walcott : Who is the best RW in the Premier League?

When Sir Alex Ferguson signed Antonio Valencia from Wigan in 2009, he bought him with the aim of replacing Cristiano Ronaldo following his £80 million transfer to Real Madrid. Many eyebrows were raised. Names like Franck Ribery, David Silva and Arjen Robben were being thrown around by the media and Fergie chooses Valencia? But he was right. Very very right.

29 assists later, Valencia has established himself as the most dangerous RW in the Premier League. His speed and power make him a handful for any LB.

Before you slate me for choosing Theo Walcott to challenge Valencia, think to yourself. Who else could? Who else could really trouble Valencia for that title of best RW in Premier League? Downing? Milner? Coleman? Sturridge? Ben Arfa? None of the above.

Goals


Theo Walcott scored 8 goals in the Premier League last season.

Antonio Valencia hit 4 goals last season.

1-0 Walcott takes a surprise lead

Assists


Antonio Valencia assisted him team mates 14 times last season.

Theo Walcott helped his team mates 9 times last season.

1-1 Valencia equalises

Successful Dribbles


Antonio Valencia completed 35 dribbles last season.

Theo Walcott also completed 35 dribbles last season.

2-2 Two goals in quick succession from both sides

Key Passes

Antonio Valencia made 65 key passes last season.

Theo Walcott made 41 key passes last season.

3-2 Antonio Valencia takes the lead

Crosses

Out of the 178 crosses Antonio Valencia made, 45 were accurate.

Out of the 134 crosses Theo Walcott made, 18 were accurate.

4-2 Valencia increases the deficit

As expected, Antonio Valencia beats Theo Walcott in most categories and secures his place as The Best RW In The Premier League.