5 best ball carriers in world football at the moment

#3 Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain)

Lionel Messi recently moved to PSG.

Lionel Messi is yet to make his debut for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), as fans continue to eagerly wait for his first appearance in the club's colours.

One of the greatest players to have played the game, Messi is a complete footballer. A phenomenal dribbler, a world-class creator and a prolific goalscorer, the 34-year-old has shown little signs of slowing down, and is only getting better with age.

Barcelona players weren't allowed to touch Lionel Messi in training 👉❌ pic.twitter.com/zWs8ju67vA

— Goal (@goal) August 20, 2021

Messi left Barcelona this month after his contract did not get renewed, and Paris Saint-Germain did well to acquire him on a free transfer. The Argentina international's arrival makes the Ligue 1 giants the favourites to win the Champions League this season.

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#2 Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain)

Neymar is one of the best ball carriers in the game.

Paris Saint-Germain seemingly have a never-ending list of superstars in their squad, so much so that they are apparently willing to let go of Kylian Mbappe this summer.

Neymar is one such star. The Brazil international joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona in 2017 for a world-record fee of nearly £200 million, and is regarded as one of the best players in the world. Neymar's spell at Paris Saint-Germain could have gone better, but it is evident the club regard him as an integral part of their project.

The 29-year-old is arguably the one player who comes close to Lionel Messi's natural talent. Neymar is a sensational talent, capable of creating something out of nothing. Paris Saint-Germain will hope that Messi and Neymar are able to replicate their Barcelona success with the French club.

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#1 Jack Grealish (Manchester City)

Jack Grealish recently moved to Manchester City.

Manchester City acquired Jack Grealish from Aston Villa this summer for a fee of nearly £106 million.

The fee is indicative of how highly Manchester City rate Grealish. The England international was Aston Villa's talisman and captain, and was one of the best players in the Premier League last season. Capable of operating on the wings or as an attacking midfielder, Grealish is a world-class dribbler and is excellent creatively.

Jack Grealish scores on his home Manchester City debut and hits the Memphis celebration 👉👈 pic.twitter.com/7dRRoDOPCB

— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 21, 2021

The 25-year-old will reduce the burden on Kevin De Bruyne's shoulders. The Belgian had been Manchester City's main source of creativity in recent seasons, but has had some issues with injuries, though. Grealish has the talent to become one of the best players in the world.

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