Dribbling? That’s football at its wildest. It’s the one time when all that tactical mumbo jumbo just fades out and you get pure chaos one genius with the ball, defenders sweating bullets, and the crowd holding their breath. Some guys love to pass, a few are obsessed with pressing, and there’s always the tempo dictators waving their arms around. But those freaks who actually want the ball with three defenders breathing down their necks? Yeah, they’re a different species.
This season if you’re keeping score dribbling’s having a full-blown renaissance. You’ve got ice-cold assassins like Mbappé and Vinícius terrorizing the wings, plus kids like Lamine Yamal and Yankuba Minteh just rolling up with zero fear. It’s a cocktail of unpredictability, pure skill, and just enough madness to keep everyone guessing.
And before you roll your eyes—nah, this isn’t just “vibes” and highlight reels. We’re talking cold, hard numbers here: actual successful take-ons, appearances, conversion rates, the whole spreadsheet. No guesswork, no “I remember when he nutmegged that guy in 2019” nonsense.
So yeah, here it is—the real deal. The Top 15 Dribblers in Football for 2025/26, from number 15 all the way to the absolute king. Let’s get into it.
15. Ilias Chair – (QPR) – 13 Successful Dribbles | 6 Games | 57% Success Rate
A Championship gem whose ball-carrying output rivals top-flight wingers. Chair’s ability to glide through tight pressure makes him QPR’s most reliable progression outlet.
14. Nicolas Pépé – (Villarreal) – 13 Successful Dribbles | 7 Games | 54% Success Rate
Now settled in La Liga, Pépé’s signature inside feints remain lethal. He may no longer be at elite pace, but his dribble IQ keeps him dangerous in one-on-one duels.
13. Antoine Semenyo – (Bournemouth) – 14 Successful Dribbles | 6 Games | 58% Success Rate
Semenyo plays like a battering ram with finesse — mixing raw physicality with surprising footwork. Bournemouth rely on his directness to turn defence into attack.
12. B. Touré – (Hoffenheim) – 14 Successful Dribbles | 6 Games | 60% Success Rate
Touré’s combination of upper-body strength and nimble drags makes him a problem for Bundesliga defenders. He rarely showboats — he just bulldozes and escapes.
11. Azzedine Ounahi – (Marseille) – 15 Successful Dribbles | 7 Games | 61% Success Rate
More craftsman than chaos merchant, Ounahi doesn’t beat players for the highlight — he does it to advance play with precision and elegance.
10. Yankuba Minteh – (Brighton) – 15 Successful Dribbles | 6 Games | 55% Success Rate
Still learning when to release the ball, but when he commits, defenders panic. Minteh is all electricity — rough around the edges but thrilling to watch.
9. Nico Williams – (Athletic Club) – 16 Successful Dribbles | 7 Games | 59% Success Rate
Spain’s most consistent wide threat this season. He specialises in delayed acceleration — slowing down to bait defenders before bursting past them.
8. Iliman Ndiaye – (Everton) – 16 Successful Dribbles | 7 Games | 62% Success Rate
Ndiaye doesn’t dribble to sprint — he dribbles to twist. His ability to pivot away from pressure makes Everton’s build-up less predictable.
7. Ander Barrenetxea – (Real Sociedad) – 17 Successful Dribbles | 7 Games | 60% Success Rate
Not as flashy as others on this list, but incredibly efficient. Barrenetxea’s calculated touches allow Sociedad to retain width without sacrificing control.
6. Yanis Gboho – (Toulouse) – 20 Successful Dribbles | 7 Games | 63% Success Rate
A breakout star of Ligue 1 this season. He’s unpredictable in all the right ways — never repeating the same dribble twice.
5. Kylian Mbappé – (Real Madrid) – 23 Successful Dribbles | 7 Games | 65% Success Rate
The only player who dribbles with pure intention. Every carry is either an assist, a goal, or a panic among defenders. Madrid have unleashed him fully.
4. Vinícius Júnior – (Real Madrid) – 13 Successful Dribbles | 5 Games | 68% Success Rate
Even in a slightly deeper role this season, Vinícius remains a one-man pressure breaker. He beats players not just with speed, but with rhythm — always shifting tempo to unbalance markers.
3. Jérémy Doku – (Manchester City) – 17 Successful Dribbles | 6 Games | 70% Success Rate
Football’s most aggressive dribbler. He doesn’t probe — he attacks. Doku has refined his decision-making, making him both devastating and efficient.
2. Mohammed Kudus – (Tottenham) – 24 Successful Dribbles | 7 Games | 66% Success Rate
Built like a midfielder, dribbles like a winger. Kudus thrives in congested areas where others panic. His physical resistance makes his dribbles almost unfair.
1. Lamine Yamal – (Barcelona) – 17 Successful Dribbles | 6 Games | 71% Success Rate
Dribbling shouldn’t look this effortless at 18. Yamal has mastered manipulation freezing full-backs with hesitation before bursting past. He’s not just one for the future he’s already the best dribbler in world football right now.
