5 best dribblers in the UEFA Champions League group stage this season (2021-22)

Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

#3 Kingsely Coman - Bayern Munich

FC Bayern München v FC Barcelona: Group E - UEFA Champions League
FC Bayern München v FC Barcelona: Group E - UEFA Champions League

2019-20 UEFA Champions League winner Kingsley Coman is one of the quickest forwards in Europe right now. He can play on either flank, combines well with his teammates, and is an aggressive pressing machine.

The Frenchman has had some health concerns to deal with, but he has been a regular for Bayern in the UEFA Champions League this season.

Like most players on our list, Coman, too, banks on his pace to get around and past defenders. In the UEFA Champions League group stage alone, Coman completed 31 dribbles.

He also provided two assists and scored a goal over five UEFA Champions League group stage games this campaign.


#2 Kylian Mbappe - PSG

Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League
Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain: Group A - UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain starlet Kylian Mbappe came agonizingly close to joining Real Madrid in the summer of 2021. The Parisians somehow managed to keep the Frenchman from leaving, but they are yet to tie him down to a long-term contract.

Off-field turmoil of such magnitude can throw off any footballer out there. Surprisingly, Mbappe has defied the odds and has been performing admirably for PSG in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League.

Mbappe, who’s dashed down the flanks more times than one can count, has 32 dribbles to his name in the UEFA Champions League this season. The 2018 World Cup winner can not only beat defenders with his sheer pace, but also his surprisingly agile ball control.

The combination of the two aforementioned traits has helped him be decisive for PSG in the UEFA Champions League this season. In six group-stage games, Mbappe registered four goals and four assists, emerging as the French club's second-leading goalscorer and leading assist-provider.


#1 Vincius Jr. - Real Madrid

Real Madrid v Shakhtar Donetsk: Group D - UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid v Shakhtar Donetsk: Group D - UEFA Champions League

Real Madrid left-winger Vinicius Jr. has been a sensation in La Liga this season. He is the league’s second-leading goalscorer and assist-provider behind teammate Karim Benzema and has had telling contributions in multiple Spanish league outings.

To Real Madrid’s delight, the Brazilian has managed to carry his sensational form over to the club’s favorite competition, the UEFA Champions League.

With 41 dribbles in six group stage matches, Vinicius Junior is currently the best dribbler in the UEFA Champions League. The youngster has a knack for carrying the ball through the thirds and loves to cut inside from the left flank whenever possible.

Vinicius has combined exceptionally well with his teammates in the premier European competition this season, regularly engaging in little one-twos in and around the box.

Vinicius has two goals and two assists to his name in the UEFA Champions League this campaign.

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