Dribbling in football is one of the things that spicies up football, to some people, it is the most interesting part of football. So many people came to love football because of the spectacular dribbles of some known players. Here are Top dribblers across Europe 2023-24
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A perfectly executed dribble arguably remains the most thrilling sight in football and there are some sensationally talented ballers that possess the ability to have the opposition left regularly eating their dust.
According to the total number of successful dribbles completed, here are top five dribblers across Europe’s major leagues (premier league, La Liga, Ligue 1, serie A and Bundesliga) so far in 2023-24.
5. Ousmane Dembele (PSG):
Ousmane Dembélé is one of the most exciting and dynamic players in the world. He is known for his pace, dribbling ability, and eye for goal. He has faced some injury problems in the past, but when he’s fit, he is an incredible player.
Ousmane Dembélé is widely considered one of the best dribblers in the world. He has incredible close control, and he is able to beat defenders with ease.
He is also very creative, and he often creates chances for his teammates with his dribbling. His dribbling skills have earned him the nickname “the next Neymar.”
One of the most impressive moments of Ousmane Dembélé’s career came in the 2019 Champions League semi-final against Liverpool.
Dembélé dribbled past several Liverpool defenders, including Virgil van Dijk, one of the best defenders in the world, before setting up Lionel Messi for a goal.
This moment showed Dembélé’s incredible talent and his ability to take on the best defenders in the world.
4. Bryan Zaragoza (Granada):
Following in the footsteps of Brian Montenegro as one of the favourite real-life footballers that sounds like a Football Manager regen, Granada’s Bryan Zaragoza is a player worth keeping an eye out for.
The lesser-known 22-year-old has burst onto the scene in La Liga last year after coming up through Granada’s academy and helping them get promoted last term.
He’s now a Spain international and recently made headlines for a brilliant brace against Barcelona. Only three players in Europe’s major leagues have attempted more dribbles than Zaragoza this season.
Bryan Zaragoza is known for his ability to beat defenders with his dribbling skills. He often uses his speed and agility to get past defenders, and he has a very good close control of the ball.
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He also has a great change of pace, which allows him to change direction quickly and leave defenders behind.
He is also very good at using feints and body feints to deceive defenders.
Another impressive aspect of Bryan Zaragoza’s game is his ability to use both feet.
He is very comfortable using both his right and left foot, which makes him unpredictable for defenders.
He is also a good finisher, and he has a good eye for a pass. He has been compared to Lionel Messi and Arjen Robben, two of the greatest dribblers of all time.
3. Jeremy Doku (Manchester city):
The Belgian had some catching up to do, having only recently started regular matches for Manchester City.
But if his recent displays are anything to go by, Doku could well end up as the front-runner in this list by a country mile come the end of the season.
Jeremy Doku can look back on 2023 with a positive perspective. Ending the year in Ligue 1 as one of the prominent figures, he stood out among the statistical leaders at Rennes.
His speed and dribbling skills were particularly notable, contributing to Manchester City’s decision to sign him in the summer.
He has showcased his abilities impressively in the Premier League this season, already leading in successful dribbles. His speed and ability to take on challenges have added a new dimension to Manchester City’s playing style.
One of Jeremy Doku’s most impressive dribbling skills is his ability to use feints and tricks to beat defenders.
He often uses the “rainbow flick” to get past defenders, and he has also been known to use the “stepover” and the “Cruyff turn”.
He is also good at using his body feints to deceive defenders and create space for himself.
Another aspect of Jeremy Doku’s dribbling skills is his ability to use both feet.
He is comfortable using his right and left foot to dribble past defenders, and this makes him very difficult to defend against.
He is also good at using his close control to maintain possession of the ball, even when under pressure from defenders.
City confirmed the signing of Doku on a five-year deal in August. He was presented with the number 11 shirt for the 2023–24 season.
In September, he made his debut for City in a 5:1 win against Fulham at the Etihad Stadium. In that same September, he scored his first goal in a 3–1 away win over West Ham United.
After the match, City manager Pep Guardiola stated that he did not expect that kind of performance from Doku in his second appearance for the new club, calling him a “proper winger” and further adding “the way he played today, I don’t remember something like that since a long time ago”.
On 4th October 2023, Doku scored his first UEFA Champions League goal in the group game against German team RB Leipzig, rounding off a counterattack in stoppage time to convert Julián Álvarez’s pass, sealing City’s 3–1 win.
The goal followed a reversal of the roles between the two players, as only a few minutes earlier Álvarez scored City’s second goal from Doku’s assist.
Doku had another assist to Álvarez on 22nd October, in the Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion, which City won 2-1.
He was named player of the match after repeatedly beating James Milner on the left side during the game, as former City player Paul Dickov commented that he “felt sorry for Milner” after the match, and that Doku looked a threat “every time he has the ball”.
On 4th November, Doku scored the opening goal and added four assists in a 6–1 win over AFC Bournemouth, becoming the youngest player in Premier League history at 21 years and 161 days of age to provide four assists and have five direct goal involvements in a single match.
With the four assists, Doku tied the Premier League record for most assists in a match and was given the player of the match award for his performance.
2.Matias Soule (frosinone):
One to watch, the Argentinian 20-year-old is currently out on loan with relative minnows Frosinone – on loan from Juventus – but he’s using that platform to make a name for himself.
Soule has drawn comparisons to Paulo Dybala and it would be no shock to see him following in the footsteps of his compatriot to shine for his parent club.
Matias Soule is showing the world, and his parent club Juventus, why he is next in line. The 20-year-old winger possesses strong dribbling traits that have let him turn Serie A left backs in and out all season long with Frosinone.
Soule is a classic right winger who likes to cut in or take his man downfield. He is primarily left-footed which allows him to play his favorite cut-in and through ball down the line.
This season he has played in 14 league games netting 6 goals and 1 assist in that time. Additionally, he has been selected for the Serie A team of the week on three different occasions this season.
It’s no surprise at all that Soule is one of the best shooters in Europe this season compared to other wingers.
He doesn’t lack directness, he provides height in the box. Soule also takes some set pieces for Frosinone seeing as they are a young team all around the field.
One thing that is noticable is that Soule plays strong and aggressive when he’s on the ball. He wants to physically will it wherever he wants it, and it’s working for him.
1. Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich):
Those who regularly watched the Germany international for Manchester City won’t be surprised to see him feature.
Having seen his career interrupted by a serious injury, we’ve spent the last few years waiting for Sane to be the world-beater he looked destined to become at Manchester City.
Now there’s no more waiting. Working under Thomas Tuchel and linking up with Harry Kane at Bayern, Sane is an absolute wizard with the ball at his feet and undoubtedly one of the best players in Europe right now.
When it comes to Leroy Sané’s dribbling skills, one of his most impressive moves is his “stepover”. He uses this move to confuse defenders and create space for himself.
He also uses feints and fakes to keep defenders off-balance, and he has a very good change of pace.
He can slow down and then quickly accelerate, making it difficult for defenders to keep up with him. He also uses his close control to keep possession of the ball, even in tight spaces.
Another great aspect of Leroy Sané’s dribbling skills is his ability to use his body feints. He often uses his shoulders and hips to feint in one direction and then quickly change direction, leaving defenders trailing in his wake.
He is also very good at using his body feints to create space for himself and his teammates. He is very good at finding open space on the pitch, and he is able to use his dribbling skills to exploit this space.
