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Top 10 best dribblers in the world right now

Messi, Hazard, and Neymar
Messi, Hazard, and Neymar

Football is not just about goals and when you look at it in detail, it has a lot of exciting ingredients. The sight of a player dribbling past the opponents like they never existed is absolute bliss for a football fan.

Dribbling is an art, mastered by only a selected few. Players like Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff, Pele, George Best, Garrincha, and Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima are some of the greatest dribblers of all-time in football.

Modern day game also has some great dribblers. Surprisingly, some of the world-class players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba, Douglas Costa, Kingsley Coman, Kylian Mbappe, and Leroy Sane failed to make it to the top 10 this season.


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Stats for this article are taken only for the 2018/19 season.

Without much ado, let's take a look at the Top 10 best dribblers in the world this season.


#10 Wilfried Zaha - 3.2 dribbles per game

Southampton FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League 2018/19
Southampton FC v Crystal Palace - Premier League 2018/19

The Crystal Palace sensation is one of only two Premier League players to feature on our list. The former Manchester United winger has been brilliant in the Premier League this season with four goals and two assists. The Ivory Coast international is known for his pace and dribbling, and averages 3.2 dribbles per game in the league this campaign.

#9 Eden Hazard - 3.3 dribbles per game

Chelsea FC v Huddersfield Town - Premier League 2018/19
Chelsea FC v Huddersfield Town - Premier League 2018/19

The Chelsea forward is one of the best dribblers in the world right now and he showcased it in the 2018 FIFA World Cup with 6.7 dribbles per game. Hazard has been amongst the goals for Chelsea this season with 12 in his 21 Premier League starts. He has also made 10 assists in the league. Known for his quick feet and technical ability, the 28-year-old has 3.3 dribbles per game in the Premier League this campaign.

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