Yamal's Dribbling on the Rise: Barcelona Star Echoes Messi as Defenders Chase Shadows
24 December 2025
Yamal's Staggering Dribbling Run Echoes Messi as Barca's New Threat
To echo Messi's touch, Lamine Yamal continues to astonish with his exceptional skills for Barcelona, proving he's one of the brightest rising talents in world football.
Barcelona's official site notes that Yamal hasn't limited himself to goals and decisive assists this season; he also tops the list of dribblers across Europe's five major leagues.
The Catalan winger has registered 285 successful dribbles in the past 12 months, roughly twice as many as his nearest rival, Manchester City's Doku, who stands at 155, followed by Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe with 144.
That skill gives Yamal a massive edge over rivals, turning him into an unexpected nightmare for defenders.
These figures are even more impressive when compared to Barca's performance in previous years, as Yamal's total dribbles are the highest since Lionel Messi's 297 in 2015.
Remarkably, an 18-year-old is nearing Messi's record, underscoring that he's on the right track to leave his mark in Barcelona's history and in world football.
Punchline 1: If dribbles were tickets, Yamal would sell out every weekend without breaking a sweat.
Punchline 2: Defenders might need a GPS—because watching Yamal's feet, you’ll swear he teleported past them.
