Lionel Messi and Eden Hazard have successfully completed the most dribbles in the Champions League this season, and there are some shocking superstar names that haven’t made the cut.
Goal.com have posted the top 10 players who boast the best dribbling statistics in the elite European competition prior to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Take a look at the top 10 dribblers below…
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10. Arthur Masuaku – Olympiakos – 26 dribbles completed
The 21-year-old has been in impressive form this season, and if his performances continue to catch the eye, the left-back could seal himself a big money move.
9. Neymar – Barcelona – 28 dribbles completed
The Brazilian is one third of perhaps the greatest ever attacking threesome football has seen, and it’s no surprise to see the skilful winger feature.
The 23-year-old has so far also scored six times in the competition, and could add to his tally on Wednesday night in the semi-final versus Bayern Munich.
8. Alexis Sanchez – Arsenal – 29 dribbles completed
A superb statistic for the Chilean, particularly when Arsenal didn’t even make it past the last 16 stage – where they were beaten on the away goals rule by Monaco.
If Arsene Wenger can add more talent such as Sanchez to his side in the summer, the Gunners will surely be a serious threat in the competition next season.
7. Yannick Ferreira-Carrasco – Monaco – 29 dribbles completed
High hopes are placed on the shoulders of the Belgian ace – who has burst onto the scene this season.
Quick and direct with the ball, the forward is one of Monaco’s biggest attacking threats.
6. Lucas Moura – PSG – 31 dribbles completed
The Brazilian has been in mixed form since moving to the Parc des Princes, which is frustrating for the Ligue 1 outfit given his excellent ability.
Moura has outstanding potential, but is yet to really express himself in Europe – despite his impressive completed dribbles in the Champions League this season.
5. Hulk – Zenit Saint Petersburg – 34 dribbles completed
Zenit crashed out of the Champions League at the group stages, which makes Hulk’s stats even more impressive.
4. Isco – Real Madrid – 36 dribbles completed
The Spaniard is a fan favourite at the Santiago Bernabeu, and has offered serious competition to Welsh wizard Gareth Bale this term.
Not only that, but the attacking midfielder has completed more dribbles than team-mates Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo – a remarkable feat for the rising star.
3. Yacine Brahimi – Porto – 42 dribbles completed
The 25-year-old has been in formidable form this season, and could earn himself a move to the Premier League, despite only joining Porto in the summer.
The attacking midfielder scored five goals and registered three assists in nine Champions League appearances – before they were incredibly knocked out of the competition by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals with a staggering 7-4 aggregate scoreline.
2. Eden Hazard – Chelsea – 51 dribbles completed
The Belgian has been the Blues’ stand out performer this season; playing a key role in helping return the Premier League trophy to Stamford Bridge after going five seasons without claiming the title.
Jose Mourinho’s biggest disappointment of the campaign was their premature exit from the Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain, and it’s game such as these where Hazard must start to step up to the stage.
1. Lionel Messi – Barcelona – 71 dribbles completed
It comes as no surprise that the Argentine magician is, so far, the Champions League’s most successful dribbler.
His ability on the ball is truly mesmerising, and we should count ourselves fortunate that we have been able to witness one of the greatest ever players to grace world football.
