Rodrygo
Of the three players we are looking at in this article,
Rodrygo ranks highest in chances created with 2.40 per 90 minutes, followed by Gordon on 1.99 and then Williams on 1.80.
Rodrygo has managed to combine with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior with shorter passes in congested areas, like the left half-space, which, based on much of the 2024-25 season, would benefit Arsenal hugely. As they often face mid or low blocks in the Premier League.
Nico Williams
Where a player who turns 23 on July 12 stands out compared to other wingers is in his willingness to dribble. While Rodrygo attempts a similar amount of take-ons to Saka per 90, only Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and Jeremy Doku of Manchester City had more than Williams in their domestic leagues last season.
Despite having a lower success rate than those players, his style would bring a different dynamic to the way Arsenal attack on the wings. Primarily playing off the left, he would provide an interesting contrast to both Martinelli and Leandro Trossard, who each attempt at least half as many take-ons as he does.
Anthony Gordon
Like Rodrygo and Williams, Gordon brings his own set of skills to the table that set him apart as a left-winger. He likes to create from the left half-space and inside the box, but
his threat comes more from runs in behind.
While Rodrygo’s short passing and quick feet could disrupt mid or low blocks,
runs in behind from Gordon could see Arsenal break before teams settle into a defensive shape. That would make Arsenal more direct than they have been in recent years, but having more than one way of playing would surely be beneficial in a title race.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6415554/2025/06/12/arsenal-transfers-rodrygo-williams-gordon/