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The best young dribblers of world football have been revealed and the best Premier League player on the list will surprise fans.
There is nothing more exciting in football than watching a player pass the opposing team or do a maze race through the center of a team.
Jamie Tartt's match against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in AFC Richmond's final game went so well, especially when it was more important than Joao Felix's effort against Manchester United on Thursday, when his side he led 4-0.
Regardless of what happens in the end, a successful dribble is always something that excites fans and hard-working statisticians.
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Vinicius Jr is known as one of the best dribblers in the world right now but sadly the Real Madrid forward has to focus on the horrific racist abuse he is experiencing. The Brazilian received an incredible backing on Wednesday night as the home fans gave him a standing ovation during Real's match against Rayo Vallecano.
The 22-year-old is now named the best young dribbler in the world, thanks to CIES Observatory's latest list of the world's best players.
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Based on minutes per dribble, percentage of dribbles completed and tournament ability, Vinicius tops all players under the age of 23 who played for at least 1,500 minutes during last year's tournament.
Vinicius Jr tops the list. Image:
CIES Observatory. According to statistical data, the former Flamengo striker has a successful dribble every 15 minutes and 32 seconds and the completion rate is 50.3. Brazilian Angelo Gabriel has a better record, waiting only 13.56 minutes for each successful dribble and better success. but the Brazilian league is much lower than La Liga.
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Similarly, Ajax's Mohammed Kudus, who was linked with big transfers earlier this summer, has the best top 20 success rate but lower league difficulty.
Brighton's Facundo Buonanotte is the youngest player in the top 100 and it would come as a surprise to know he is the best young dribbler in the Premier League.
The 18-year-old Argentinian has only played 475 minutes in the Premier League this season but he also played a lot for Rosario Central before joining the England team.
Phil Foden, Michael Olise, Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are the other English players making the top 20, and the Arsenal duo are also racing for the team of the season according to some.
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