With Champions League fixtures this week, we take a look at the competition’s best dribblers
The Champions League has some of the best players in world football playing in it, so it stands to reason that some of the best dribblers will also be involved. Here are the top ten players with the most dribbles per match in this season’s competition so far, and you’re sure to be surprised by a couple…
(Stats supplied by Whoscored.com.)
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10) Nani, Sporting Lisbon – 4.5 dribbles per game
Manchester United’s Portuguese star, on loan at Sporting Lisbon, has always loved to run at defenders. He’s scored one goal alongside his 4.5 dribbles.
9) Eduardo Salvio, Benfica – 4.5 dribbles per game
The 24-year-old right winger has also made 4.5 dribbles and scored one goal – but his team need a positive result away to Monaco on Wednesday.
8) Alexis Sanchez, Arsenal – 4.5 dribbles per game
The same amount of dribbles and goals again, the Chilean a particularly strong European relationship with Danny Welbeck.
7) Eden Hazard, Chelsea – 5.5 dribbles per game
The Belgian whizz has completed 5.5 dribbles so far in this year’s competition. Alongside that he has managed to grab an assist as well. He’ll be key to Chelsea’s chances of Champions League glory.
6) Arthur Masuaku, Olympiakos – 5.5 dribbles per game
The French left- back is surprisingly high up this list, with 5.5 dribbles and a goal to his name. At only 20-years-old, he might be a name we hear more of in the future.
5) Andy Najar, Anderlecht – 5.5 dribbles per game
Another name you won’t recognise, the 21-year-old midfielder has also made 5.5 dribbles so far. He’s pacy, and likes to beat his fullback and get to the byline.
4) Hulk, Zenit St. Petersburg – 6 dribbles per game
The big Brazilian is less surprising than the last two names. He has six dribbles so far, as well as getting on the scoresheet once.
3) Isco, Real Madrid – 6 dribbles per game
One of the best young players in the world, its no surprise that Isco is so high on this list. Despite playing only 77 minutes so far, he has made six dribbles in that time.
2) Yacine Brahimi, FC Porto – 7 dribbles per game
After an impressive World Cup with Algeria, Brahimi has continued his form into this season. With 7 dribbles and 3 goals in just 140 minutes, he’s making a name for himself in Portugal.
1) Lionel Messi, Barcelona – 8 dribbles per game
The Argentine superstar is well deserving of the title of best dribbler, with eight dribbles, a goal, and an assist so far. The fact that Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t anywhere near to him will only make it sweeter for the Barca ace.