Barcelona sensation Lameine Yamal made an impressive return to the starting lineup in their recent match against Mallorca. Although he did not score, the 17-year-old played a crucial role by providing an assist to Raphinha, showcasing his contribution to the team’s attack.
Yamal’s skills on the right wing have been a consistent headache for opposition defences, and his performance against Mallorca only reinforced his reputation.
To put things in perspective, the Barcelona starlet completed five out of the seven dribbles he attempted during the match, a remarkable achievement that highlights his ability to break down defences and create chances for his team.
As a result, he is now the best dribbler in La Liga so far this season, which is even more than Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr.
A look at the table
In the 14 games Yamal has played this season, he has successfully completed 40 dribbles from 102 attempts. His excellent performance against Mallorca allowed him to surpass Real Madrid’s Vinicius in the league’s dribbling rankings.
Lamine Yamal has completed most dribbles in La Liga. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Vinicius, who is currently out with an injury, has managed 38 successful dribbles from 94 attempts in 13 matches this season.
Following Yamal and Vinicius on the list of La Liga’s top dribblers is Sevilla’s Dodi Lukebakio, with 36 successful dribbles from 69 attempts.
Kylian Mbappe, with 35 successful dribbles from 82 attempts, and Nico Williams, who has completed 34 from 87 attempts, complete the top five dribblers in the league.
Yamal’s ability to consistently beat defenders at such a young age has made him one of the standout players in La Liga this season. His dribbling success is not just a testament to his technical ability, but also his influence on matches.
He has become a key player for Barcelona, and his presence on the field has made a noticeable impact on their attacking play.
As the season progresses, his form will continue to make him one of the most dangerous players in La Liga, and opposing teams will undoubtedly need to find ways to limit his influence.