It is no secret that Lamine Yamal stands out for his unpredictable and unstoppable dribbling. He uses this attribute as his main weapon to surpass his opponents in one-on-one situations with remarkable ease, positioning himself increasingly as one of the best players in the world. He is considered one of the most 'crafty' wingers of the present time and it's a pleasure to watch him in action, as he adds a touch of magic to the game.
In this sense, Lamine Yamal has managed to establish himself as one of the forwards with the greatest dribbling ability in the world. According to the metrics from the website 'Data MB', the Rocafonda player, in the current 2024/25 season, stands out as the forward in the under-20 category with the highest number of dribble attempts in the top 5 European leagues, presenting a significant difference compared to the second player on this list.
So far this season, Lamine Yamal has attempted a total of 79 dribbles. The second player in this category also competes in LaLiga EA Sports and has a history with FC Barcelona, he is Ilias Akhomach (Villarreal CF), who has attempted 48 dribbles. Following him are players like Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town with 43, Eliesse Ben Seghir from Monaco with 39, and finally the 'gem' of Juventus, Kenan Yildiz, with a total of 38 successful dribbles. These are the standouts in the top 5 list of under-20 footballers who play in the attacking positions for their respective teams.
Lamine Yamal is also among the top dribblers in LaLiga EA Sports 2024/25
Now, out of the 79 attempted dribbles, Lamine Yamal has successfully executed a total of 29. In LaLiga EA Sports, he has successfully completed 27 dribbles out of 70 (38.5% success rate), placing him as the second in the overall list of dribblers in the Spanish league, narrowly behind the Sevilla FC forward, Chidera Ejuke, who has completed a total of 28 dribbles so far.
In the UEFA Champions League, his records in this aspect are more modest, with only two successful dribbles out of nine attempts (22.2% success rate), lagging behind in a list where the absolute leader is the Aston Villa forward, Morgan Rogers, with a total of nine successful dribbles. Nevertheless, this does not diminish the perception that Lamine Yamal is becoming an exceptional dribbler and increasingly difficult to stop.