In the pantheon of football maestros, Lionel Messi consistently tops dribbling discussions as his low centre of gravity, explosive agility, and innate ball control often leave defenders in his wake. His former national coach, Maradona, famously said, “The ball stays glued to his foot”. Maradona himself as an icon of genius dribbling who sometime past has astonished the world in the 1986 World Cup, attempting a staggering 90 dribbles, triple any other player that tournament.
Eden Hazard, in a different era, made his mark with unwavering efficiency at the 2018 World Cup as he posted a perfect 10-for-10 dribble record against Brazil. Meanwhile, Ronaldinho dazzled with flair, tricks, and the mesmerizing “elastico,” earning widespread acclaim as one of the most creative dribblers ever.
Neymar brings explosive pace and inventive dribbling, earning plaudits as a “master dribbler” capable of crafting chances out of nothing. In modern rankings, Messi is placed first, followed by Ronaldinho and Neymar among this century’s elite dribblers. Fans, too, contribute in one Reddit thread, a respondent called Messi, Hazard, and a close tie between Maradona/Ronaldo (R9/R10) their top three blending stats with the “eye test“.
In balancing artistry, consistency, and historical impact, Lionel Messi emerges as the preeminent dribbler while legends like Maradona and Ronaldinho remain unforgettable, Messi’s combined technical mastery and statistical dominance give him the edge.
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