5 players with the most dribbles in the UEFA Champions League this season
The UEFA Champions League has already seen a whirlwind turn of events over the last six months.
Since kicking off in September last year, football fans have been treated to some of the world's best talent on display. The likes of Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester City and Bayern Munich have been exceptional all season and look set to fight it out for Europe's ultimate football prize.
The very best clubs in Europe boast some of the world's best dribblers within their ranks. While we have seen some of the usual suspects form this list, we also have a few surprising candidates emerging over the course of the season.
Let's take a look at the five players with the most dribbles in the UEFA Champions League this season.
#5. Mohamed Salah | Liverpool
Mohamed Salah has been a revelation ever since he signed for Liverpool.
Since joining the Reds in 2017, Salah has broken several club records within a short period of just five years. Liverpool have certainly had their fair share of legends over the years, but none of them can rival the goalscoring exploits of Mohamed Salah.
Mohamed Salah has now scored more goals for Liverpool in a single Champions League group stage campaign (7) than any player in the club's history. #UCL
Another record broken. 👑 https://t.co/zBDwJkIG7Q
Already the club's leading scorer in the UEFA Champions League, Salah was instrumental in Liverpool's Champions League-winning run in 2019 (five goals and two assists). He also regularly spearheads their challenges in the Premier League, facing stiff competition from rivals Manchester City.
Happy birthday, Mo Salah! 🇪🇬👑
Liverpool's record Champions League goalscorer 🔥
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Salah has managed 33 successful dribbles this season and takes fifth place on the list.
#4. Moumi Ngamaleu | Young Boys
Moumi Ngamaleu is admittedly a surprise name on this list.
The Cameroonian midfielder has been with Young Boys since 2017, usually lining up on the left side of midfield. Ngamaleu has thrived in the Swiss League and already has three league titles to his name.
Moumi Ngamaleu completed more take-ons (7), made more tackles (5) and had more shots (4) than any other player on the pitch against Man Utd.
And he scored the equaliser. https://t.co/oIYfKFCwXh
The 27-year-old is an excellent dribbler and certainly has the stats to back this idea. Ngamaleu can often be seen pulling strings from his seat in midfield. He displays excellent passing abilities and is more than capable of taking on a player and beating him.
Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu completed the most dribbles on matchday 3 (11) 👀
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Young Boys were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League group stage this year after winning only one game in their group. With 34 dribbles to his name in just six league games, Ngamaleu takes fourth spot on the list of players with the most dribbles in the UEFA Champions League this season.