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Few sights in football get supporters off their seats quite like a players taking on and beating their man.
Europe's top five leagues are packed with exciting dribblers, but several new faces have emerged among the early leaders in 2026/27 following a summer of big-money moves.
From Barcelona's Karim Adeyemi to Tottenham Hotspur's Savio, here are the players averaging the most successful dribbles per 90 minutes across Europe's top five leagues so far this season.
Karim Adeyemi was something of a surprise signing for Barcelona in the summer, as the Spanish champions completed a €29m deal for the Dortmund winger. Barcelona are brimming with vibrancy in attack right now, with Lamine Yamal and Anthony Gordon offering direct threat.
Adeyemi has had to settle for a supporting role so far, but has thrived when called upon. He has two goals and two assists in 242 league minutes and has averaged 5.33 successful dribbles per 90.
Victor Munoz's remarkable numbers in a struggling Osasuna side piqued Liverpool's interest in the summer, as the Reds activated the Spaniard's release clause. Munoz has already shown what he can provide, with a willingness to take on defenders time and time again.
Nico Williams' one-vs-one threat has been a feature of Athletic Club's game for some time, with the Basque outfit holding on to the services of the 24-year-old.
A fraction ahead of Williams, Yan Diomande has been La Liga's leading dribbler this season. Almost every major club in Europe chased the signature of the Ivorian in the summer, with Real Madrid winning the race.
Diomande leads La Liga wingers for successful dribbles, offensive duels won, and progressive carries so far this season.
There were eyebrows raised when Tottenham Hotspur signed Savio for a fee that could reach £85m in the summer. Though talented, the Brazilian's struggle to turn moments into end product had many questioning the fee.
In a struggling side, the 22-year-old has at least shown signs of what he can do. No player in Europe has averaged more successful dribbles per game, while he ranks third in the Premier League for chances created per 90 (3.4).