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The top 10 dribblers since the 2006/07 season have been published, and the list includes some intriguing individuals.
Twitter user @ErlingRoIe shared an intriguing list of the finest dribblers since the 2006/07 season.
It should come as no surprise that Lionel Messi tops the list, having completed an amazing 1,880 take-ons, ahead of Eden Hazard, who has completed 1,220.
Franck Ribery, a trophy-laden Bayern Munich player, has accomplished 939 take-ons and is placed third, ahead of Manchester City icon Sergio Aguero.
The only out-and-out forward on the list, the former Blues forward has 832 successful take-ons.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who previously played on the wing for Manchester United before playing more centrally, has 816 successful take-ons.
Joaquin and Hatem Ben Arfa are placed sixth and seventh with 798 and 770 successful take-ons, respectively.
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Andres Iniesta, Roberto Firmino, and Neymar round out the top ten with 739, 736, and 734 successful take-ons, respectively.
Check out the complete list below:
Rank/Name/Take-ons
Lionel Messi has 1,880 points.
Eden Hazard has 1,220 points.
939 Franck Ribery
Aguero, Sergio - 832
Cristiano Ronaldo has 816 points.
798 Joaquin
770 Hatem Ben Arfa
739 Andres Iniesta
736 Roberto Firmino
734 Neymar
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Gabriel Jesus means business, if this preseason tour is any indication.
The Arsenal striker scored his first goal of the season against the MLS All Stars by chipping the custodian from outside the box.
The outlandish finish enraged the American commentators on Apple+, with one calling it "absolutely disgusting."
To be honest, it's a rather accurate evaluation.
The Gunners took the lead less than five minutes into their friendly at Washington's Audi Field.
Jorginho caught the MLS All Stars off guard and slid a pass through to Arsenal fan favourite Bukayo Saka.
Saka came inside from the right wing and beat a defender before laying the ball off to Jesus, who was waiting just beyond the box.
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The Brazilian flicked the ball over the head of All Stars custodian Roman Burki with the lightest of touches.
The effort nestled into the top-left corner of the net, eliciting applause from fans all throughout the stadium.
Meanwhile, Jesus rode off in joy, breaking into a salsa dance by the corner flag.
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