Ben Stewart
The top 10 dribblers in the Premier League this season
The Premier League is home to some of the best dribblers from around Europe and we’ve looked into the most successful ones this season.
We’ve ranked the top 10 dribblers in the Premier League by successful dribbles.
10. Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka has had the goalscoring touch about him lately as he has scored in each of his last three appearances for Arsenal.
Mikel Arteta’s side currently sit top of the Premier League and Saka has had a vital role to play in their success.
The 21-year-old has completed a total of 15 successful dribbles this season.
9. Allan Saint-Maximin
Considering that Newcastle’s Allan Saint-Maximin has only appeared in five Premier League matches this season, it’s impressive that he manages to make it onto today’s list.
The Frenchman has managed to complete 16 successful dribbles in just four starts and one substitute appearance.
8. Joelinton
Joelinton has been revived under Eddie Howe and his new position in midfield allows him to get on the ball more and influence the game.
The Brazilian midfielder has completed 17 successful dribbles this season, which is more than anyone else in the Newcastle squad.
7. Jack Harrison
Jack Harrison has been greatly influential for Leeds this season and in some regards has probably gone under the radar.
The English winger has four goal contributions in nine appearances so far this season.
In total, he has completed 17 successful dribbles in the Premier League.
6. Wilfried Zaha
Wilfried Zaha scored the winning goal for Crystal Palace in midweek as they edged past Wolves 2-1.
The 29-year-old is Palace’s most important player and he continues to deliver with the big moments.
In total, he has completed 20 successful dribbles from 49 attempted dribbles.
5. Joao Cancelo
Joao Cancelo is the only defender to make it onto today’s list which is impressive in itself.
The Portuguese defender often drifts into midfield for Pep Guardiola’s side so that he can influence the outcome of matches.
He has completed 20 successful dribbles this season, which is more than anyone else in the Man City squad.
4. Gabriel Martinelli
Gabriel Martinelli has taken his game up a level this season as his output as dramatically increased.
The 21-year-old has chipped in with six goal contributions in his first 10 appearances of the season.
In total, he has completed 23 successful dribbles this season from 45 attempted dribbles.
3. Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus has had quite the impact at Arsenal so far as he has scored five goals and got three assists in his first 10 appearances.
The Brazilian forward offers plenty more than just a goal threat though.
His ability to link the play and stretch the opposition's back line has been massively impactful at Arsenal.
In total, he has completed 23 successful dribbles this season, which is the joint-most in the Arsenal squad along with Martinelli.
2. Marcus Tavernier
Bournemouth have surprised plenty of people as of late with how competitive they have been in the Premier League.
Since being hammered 9-0 by Liverpool, the Cherries have only lost one match and currently sit 11th in the table.
Marcus Tavernier has been their most prolific dribbler during this campaign, with 24 successful dribbles.
1. Eberechi Eze
Claiming the number one spot as the most prolific dribbler in the Premier League this season is Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze.
The 24-year-old was on target for Palace in midweek as he scored the equalising goal against Wolves.
The dynamic midfielder has an outside shot of making it into the England squad, but Qatar might have come too soon for him.
In total, he has completed 25 successful dribbles, which is the most in the Premier League.