15 Best Dribblers In World Soccer—ranked

There are fewer sights successful shot much pleasing than a fleet-footed guardant embarking connected a one-man ngo to weave past each guidance defenders successful their path.

In nan era of methodical build-up play wherever systems reign ultimate complete individual expressionism, nan creation of nan dribble is becoming progressively underappreciated. But location stay those who conflict backmost against overbearing tactical instructions to punctual america each of why we fell successful emotion pinch shot successful nan first place.

There are still an array of world-class players who usage nan transportation arsenic their ballroom, gliding crossed nan turf pinch irrepressible grace and athleticism. They’re nan performers who move audiences to nan separator of their seats pinch their singular agility and precision successful nan narrowest of avenues.

We astatine Sports Illustrated person decided to collate a database of nan 15 champion dribblers wreaking havoc connected defences crossed world football—and we’ve moreover classed them for you.

Doku is lightning quick. / IMAGO/Pro Sports Images

14. Rafael Leão

There are fewer much destructive than Leão successful afloat tilt. / IMAGO/Maciej Rogowski

Wirtz honed his trade successful Leverkusen. / Robbie Jay Barratt/AMA/Getty Images

12. Rayan Cherki

Cherki is ever truthful silky. / Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

Désiré Doué still haunts Federico Dimarco’s nightmares. / IMAGO/PsnewZ

10. Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus is nan third-most costly signing successful Tottenham Hotspur history. / Visionhaus/Getty Images

The shot is glued to Lionel Messi’s feet. / Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

8. Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka is simply a nightmare for afloat backs. / Julian Finney/Getty Images

Nico Williams has regularly showcased his immense dribbling ability. / IMAGO/Ricardo Larreina Amador

6. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is simply a devastating dribbler. / IMAGO/Nicolo Campo

Ousmane Dembélé is simply a Ballon d'Or victor for a reason. / Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

4. Kylian Mbappé

Mbappé is simply a superb dribbler retired wide aliases done nan middle. / Angel Martinez/Getty Images

Full backs don’t guidelines a chance pinch Vinícius Júnior. / Cesar Ortiz Gonzalez/Soccrates/Getty Images

2. Jamal Musiala

Musiala is astonishing successful tight spaces. / IMAGO/Latin Sport Images

Lamine Yamal is remarkably brave fixed his age. / Judit Cartiel/Getty Images

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