By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
Europe’s brightest stars and rising prospects are lighting up the 2025–26 season with fearless dribbling. From world-class icons like Kylian Mbappé to teenage sensations such as Lamine Yamal and Estevão, some of the continent’s most exciting attackers are proving that beating defenders is still one of football’s most thrilling skills.
According to Planet Football, this ranking highlights the top 10 players with the most successful dribbles so far across Europe’s five major leagues — the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Ligue 1. The list combines household names, breakthrough performers, and surprise standouts from clubs including Barcelona, Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Brighton. If two players are tied, their ranking is decided by success rate.
1. Lamine Yamal – 18
Spain’s forward line looks dangerous heading into next summer’s World Cup, thanks to the emergence of a new superstar. Yamal turned 18 in the summer but already tops this list for the second year running. He has attempted more dribbles (36) than anyone in Europe, completing 18 with a 50% success rate.
2. Nico Williams – 15
After rejecting Barcelona to commit to Athletic Bilbao, Williams has started the new season in superb form. While his finishing and assists have been questioned in the past, his ability to unbalance defenses is undeniable. He opened the campaign with a goal and assist in a 3–2 win over Sevilla, helping Bilbao maintain a perfect record.
3. Yann Gboho – 13
Now with Toulouse after developing at Cercle Brugge, Gboho has been one of Ligue 1’s surprise standouts. He scored in a 6–3 defeat to PSG and continues to catch the eye. Born in Ivory Coast but capped by France at youth level, he may soon face a decision over his senior international future.
4. Yankuba Minteh – 11
Let go by Newcastle without a first-team appearance, Minteh is thriving at Brighton. The Gambian winger has quickly become one of the Seagulls’ most influential players and looks to be a major success story.
5. Kylian Mbappé – 10
Real Madrid’s Galáctico continues to dominate. With four goals in his first three La Liga matches under Xabi Alonso, Mbappé looks on course to challenge for another European Golden Shoe. He has completed 10 of his 20 attempted dribbles.
6. Mohammed Kudus – 9
Since arriving in the Premier League, Kudus has been among the division’s most prolific dribblers alongside Jeremy Doku. He has completed nine so far, though his 39% success rate suggests inconsistency. He also leads the Premier League in unsuccessful dribbles with 14.
7. Arthur Atta – 8
Udinese’s midfielder stunned Inter with a winning goal at San Siro and has shown strong efficiency with the ball at his feet. Out of 11 dribble attempts in Serie A, he has successfully completed eight.
8. Felix Lemarechal – 8
After struggling for minutes at Monaco, Lemarechal blossomed at Strasbourg and is continuing to improve under Liam Rosenior. At 22, he is one of Ligue 1’s brightest young playmakers and could soon attract Premier League attention, with an outside chance of a France call-up.
9. Estevão – 8
Chelsea’s teenage Brazilian is adapting quickly to the Premier League. Averaging a successful dribble every 22 minutes, he is already living up to his reputation despite the step up in competition and life in a new country.
10. Joel Roca – 8
Girona’s 20-year-old forward sneaks into the top 10 ahead of bigger names but has struggled with efficiency. With a 29% success rate, he has recorded more failed dribbles than any other player across Europe’s top leagues.
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