The football world has its eyes on the latest report from the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES Football Observatory) which has published an exciting study on the best young dribblers under the age of 23.
After reviewing players who have played more than 1,500 minutes in domestic leagues over the past year, the institute has released its final ranking, with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior in first place, followed closely by Ângelo from Santos.
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The Brazilian prodigy, Vinicius Junior, completed a dribble every 15 minutes and 23 seconds during the study period, with an impressive success rate of 50.3%. On the other hand, Ângelo recorded an even higher rate of 64.2%, with a successful dribble every 13 minutes and 16 seconds. However, according to the study, he played in competitions at a lower level than his compatriot.
Bayern Munich’s young attacking midfielder Musiala completed the study podium, confirming his place in the world hierarchy. Real Madrid also have a second player in the top 5, with Rodrygo, while Betis Sevilla are represented by Luiz Henrique, another Brazilian talent.
This study is sure to make waves across the footballing world, with analysts and coaches studying the numbers closely to find the future stars of tomorrow.
