Top 5 dribblers in world football currently
Individual brilliance will always have a special place in the hearts of football fans around the world. There is still an inherent charm revolving around dribblers in football that fills supporters with ecstasy and often drowns the opposition in agony.
World-class dribblers are a treat to the eye; they add that extra bit of excitement to a game of football. The modern game is filled with some great dribblers, but who are the top 5 among them? Read on to find out.
#5 Anthony Martial (France, Manchester United)
The Frenchman’s resurgence this season has been one of the highlights for Manchester United. When Anthony Martial is fit and raring to go, few players on the world can skip past defenses like him. The former Monaco winger joined United as a 19-year-old and predominantly played as a winger, preferably on the left-hand side. He was devastating at the start of his career, announcing himself to the United faithful with that spectacular debut goal against Liverpool. After a dip in form for the past few seasons, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s arrival seems to have rejuvenated the Frenchman.
Martial has been given the No. 9 shirt and the No. 9 role at United this season and he has responded very well. His injury came at the wrong time for both him and his club, but with the Frenchman fit again, United have been on the rise of late. His style of play is heavily reliant on astute ball skills, and he combines trickery with speed to beat his markers.
During his first season, the Frenchman sizzled with the ball at his feet, recording 2.7 successful dribbles per game on an average. He would receive the ball at the touchline and then run at pace towards the inside, the ball clinging to his leg as he easily swept aside challenges to venture into the box. It was a fruitful year as well, he ended up scoring 14 goals. This season, Martial is averaging 1.8 successful dribbles per game so far and has 5 goals from 10 appearances in all competitions.
Anthony Martial has shown signs of hitting a higher gear this season and already is one of the most important players at United. His skills on the ball make him the 5th best dribbler in the world right now.
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