Dribbling is the biggest asset in football. A team without dribblers is not complete, as dribbling gives teams more attacking flow. That’s why every successful club always has one or two incredible dribblers in their squad.
Dribbling, in its simplest form, is the ability to beat your opponents.
One of the greatest dribblers of all time, Ronaldinho, once said: “If you’re playing for five hours, you don’t want to score goals all the time. I loved dribbling. I could score a goal, but I preferred to dribble.”
Dribblers bring more entertainment and joy to watching football. The greatest players, like Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Pelé, are just unbelievable dribblers.
So, we’ve ranked the top 10 best dribblers in the world right now.
The ranking is solely based on their statistics, dribble attempts, and completion rates.
10. Savinho (Manchester City)
• Total Dribbles: 22
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 3.29
• Success Rate: 52.4%
Savinho may not yet be a household name, but his contributions to Manchester City’s squad are significant. His dribbling stats reflect consistency and technical ability, making him a valuable depth player for Pep Guardiola.
9. Jérémy Doku (Manchester City)
• Total Dribbles: 22
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 4.86
• Success Rate: 62.9%
Doku has been electric for Manchester City this season, terrorizing defenders with his direct and fearless dribbling. His high success rate of 62.9% places him among Europe’s most effective wingers.
8. Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich)
• Total Dribbles: 22
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 3.29
• Success Rate: 52.4%
Musiala continues to showcase his silky smooth touch and ability to create chances under pressure. His dribbling plays a pivotal role in Bayern’s offensive strategy, particularly in crucial moments.
7. Mohammed Kudus (West Ham)
• Total Dribbles: 28
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 3.79
• Success Rate: 57.8%
Kudus has seamlessly adapted to the Premier League, becoming a key attacking threat for West Ham. His combination of flair and end-product solidifies his place among the season’s top dribblers.
6. Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
• Total Dribbles: 30
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 4.80
• Success Rate: 56.2%
The young Dortmund winger has been a standout in the Bundesliga this season. Gittens impresses with his high volume of dribbles and strong success rate, cementing himself as a rising star.
5. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
• Total Dribbles: 31
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 2.96
• Success Rate: 47.7%
Now donning the Real Madrid jersey, Mbappé remains one of football’s most electrifying dribblers. While his output this season is slightly lower than in previous years.
4. Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla)
• Total Dribbles: 31
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 5.16
• Success Rate: 67%
Arguably the most efficient dribbler on this list, Ejuke’s numbers are jaw-dropping. With a remarkable 67% success rate and over five dribbles per 90 minutes, he’s been Sevilla’s secret weapon, dazzling opponents with his unpredictability.
3. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
• Total Dribbles: 33
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 3.50
• Success Rate: 55%
Wirtz combines elegance and efficiency in his dribbling. The Bayer Leverkusen star boasts a high success rate, using his dribbling to break defensive lines and create scoring opportunities for his team.
2. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid)
• Total Dribbles: 33
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 3.02
• Success Rate: 43%
Vinícius continues to be a nightmare for defenders with his blistering pace and sharp turns. His dribbling numbers reflect his consistent presence on the left flank, though his efficiency could be refined further.
1. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
• Total Dribbles: 34
• Dribbles per 90 Minutes: 3.13
• Success Rate: 43%
The teenage sensation has taken the footballing world by storm. Leading the dribbling charts this season, Lamine Yamal’s ability to glide past defenders and influence games at such a young age makes him the standout dribbler of the season so far.
Notable mention
- Nico Williams
- Yann Gboho
- Abdul Fatawu
- Moses Simon
- Dodi Lukebakio
- Ousmane Dembele
- Adama Traore
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
