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The 2020-21 UEFA Champions League season ended with Chelsea winning the competition for the second time in their history, as they recorded a narrow 1-0 victory against Manchester City in the final. Thomas Tuchel finally got his hands on the European Cup, having lost in the final against Bayern Munich last season as Paris Saint-Germain manager.
As another dramatic season draws to a climax, most players are expected to enjoy a few days off before representing their national teams at Euro 2020 or the Copa America.
Erling Haaland's 2020-21 UEFA Champions League campaign turned out to be one for the history books, as he finished as the competition's leading goalscorer with ten goals to his name. The Norwegian sensation beat some of the big hitters like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski to the award, cementing his status as one of the most feared strikers on the planet.
After the conclusion of the season, Squawka released a series of stats on their Twitter feed, one of which was the number of take-ons completed over the course of the season. Football is often described as an attacker's game, and some of the best players in the world enhanced their reputations in the UCL this season.
As per Whoscored, a successful dribble or take-on is defined as the action of making it past a player while retaining the ball. The 2020-21 UCL season saw some of the best dribblers on the planet weave their magic on the grandest stage, and here are five players who completed the most take-ons.
#5 Phil Foden | Manchester City, 26 dribbles completed
Manchester City wonder-kid Phil Foden enjoyed his best season as a senior pro, as he played a pivotal role in the Cityzens' road to the final. Pep Guardiola and co lost out to Chelsea, but they were amongst the best teams in the competition and produced a string of stunning displays from the group stages.
Foden was in the thick of the action for the Premier League side, as he turned heads across Europe with his dribbling ability and close control. The Englishman made 13 appearances in the UEFA Champions League and notched up three goals and three assists, while he also completed an impressive 26 take-ons for his side.
Foden is amongst the finest young players in world football at the moment and is all set to play an important role for England at the European Championships.
#4 Leroy Sane | Bayern Munich, 28 dribbles completed
Leroy Sane hasn't yet lived up to the hype after completing a move to Bayern Munich last summer, but the German international enjoyed a decent first season with the Bundesliga giants.
Bayern Munich were beaten by Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals, as they failed to defend their continental crown. Much like the rest of his teammates, Sane was unable to prevent his side from losing the tie despite his best efforts, but he did have his moments against a shaky PSG backline.
The 25-year-old made eight appearances in the UEFA Champions League and notched up three goals and an assist, while he also completed 28 dribbles over the course of the season.
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#3 Lionel Messi | Barcelona, 29 dribbles completed
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest dribblers of all time and showed glimpses of his outrageous ability on the ball in the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League season. The Barcelona captain recorded five goals and two assists in six appearances in the competition, as the Catalan giants were eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16.
Messi played just 540 minutes in the competition but completed a staggering 29 dribbles, indicating that he's aging like fine wine. Barcelona once again failed to deliver in the UEFA Champions League and have not won the competition since 2015, as Ronald Koeman's side were beaten rather comfortably by the Parisian giants.
Nevertheless, Messi didn't disappoint on the grandest stage and will look to make his presence felt in the competition next season, assuming he renews his contract at the club.
#2 Neymar | Paris Saint-Germain, 33 dribbles completed
Neymar continues to divide opinion, but it's hard to argue with the fact that he is one of the most entertaining players to watch on his day. The Brazilian is a gifted footballer and is arguably the best dribbler on the planet currently, with his performances against Bayern Munich a classic example of his outrageous natural ability.
The 29-year-old recorded six goals and three assists in nine UEFA Champions League appearances for Paris Saint-Germain, while he also completed 33 dribbles over the course of the season.
The Parisian giants were boosted by the news of his contract extension earlier this month, but Neymar knows he can only leave a lasting legacy at the Parc des Princes by spearheading PSG to the UEFA Champions League trophy.
#1 Kylian Mbappe | Paris Saint-Germain, 37 dribbles completed
Kylian Mbappe enjoyed an outstanding UEFA Champions League campaign with Paris Saint-Germain. The Parisian giants were beaten in the semifinals by Manchester City, but the 22-year-old played his heart out and couldn't have possibly done anything more for his side.
In 10 UEFA Champions League appearances, Mbappe recorded eight goals and three assists, while he also terrorized opposition defenders by completing a whopping 37 dribbles.
His crowning moment in the competition came against Barcelona, as he scored a stunning hat-trick at the Camp Nou to eliminate Lionel Messi and co in the Round of 16.
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