5 best dribblers in the Premier League (2021)

Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish
Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish

#3 Jack Grealish (Aston Villa)

Belgium v England - UEFA Nations League
Belgium v England - UEFA Nations League

Manchester City seemed almost unstoppable last season. Now they've gone and added Jack Grealish, one of the best players in the Premier League, to their side subject to a medical. The 26-year-old is one of the best in the league at drawing defenders towards him and creating space for his teammates.

He also has excellent vision and great passing ability. But Grealish is at his best when he carries the ball forward and beats defenders. He drew 4.2 fouls per game on average in the 2020-21 season. Grealish has been the most fouled player in the league for two consecutive seasons.

He attempted 101 dribbles in the 2020-21 season with a 64.3% success rate. Grealish's addition to the fray will make Manchester City more of a threat in the English top-flight.

#2 Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)

Borussia Dortmund v SC Paderborn 07 - DFB Cup: Round Of Sixteen
Borussia Dortmund v SC Paderborn 07 - DFB Cup: Round Of Sixteen

Manchester United have Marcus Rashford on the left wing. They've not had an out-and-out right winger for years and the Red Devils might have finally found the right man for the job. Jadon Sancho has been roped in from Borussia Dortmund this summer.

He is an electric presence on the flank. Sancho is technically proficient and is one of the best dribblers in the game right now. He completed 16 nutmegs in the Bundesliga in the 2020-21 season. He completed 3.2 dribbles per game last season.

That is reflective of how much of a difference the winger can make when he is on song. That is why Sancho is a great addition to Manchester United as he will fit their direct-attacking philosophy to a T.

#1 Adama Traore (Wolverhampton Wanderers)

Coventry City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Pre-Season Friendly
Coventry City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Pre-Season Friendly

Adama Traore's dribbling ability is on a different level altogether. If the 25-year-old can develop his auxiliary skills, he could yet become one of the most intimidating wingers in Europe.

In the 2020-21 season, Traore completed a whopping 14 dribbles in a game against Newcastle United. That is the highest number of dribbles completed in a single game by a player in Europe's top five leagues last season.

Traore completed 5.8 dribbles per game in the 2020-21 season. Not only is he great with the ball at his feet, but he also packs blistering pace. He attempted 216 dribbles and completed 153 of them. Unfortunately, he has not been able to make it count as his shooting and passing have let him down often.

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