Masterclass! Lamine Yamal becomes the first player this season to complete 100 successful dribbles
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Yamal is showcasing outstanding technique at just 18 years old.
Details: Thanks to his technical brilliance in yesterday’s La Liga Matchday 24 clash against Girona, Barcelona’s 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal became the first player this season across Europe’s top five leagues to hit the milestone of 100 successful dribbles.
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According to stats portal Opta, Yamal reached this mark after attempting 199 dribbles. His closest rival in this ranking is Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, who currently sits at 74 successful dribbles from 138 attempts.
Despite a disappointing team result yesterday, Yamal still left the pitch with a personal triumph.
This season, Yamal has played 31 matches for Barcelona, scoring 15 goals and providing 13 assists.
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