Top 10 Players With the Most Dribbles Since 2009, Ronaldo Drops to Sixth

• Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped in the latest list of best dribblers in the world
• The Al Nassr forward is ranked behind long-term rival Lionel Messi
• Ronaldo recently led Al Nassr to the Arab Champions Cup as top scorer

Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped in the latest ranking for the best dribblers in football from 2009 to date, with Lionel Messi leading the pack.

The data was calculated from all the pertinent figures to construct the list and it includes a host of recognisable names as well as a few surprises, with the likes of Allan Saint-Maximin making the list.

According to Sport Bible, Ronaldo’s dribbling exploits have greatly reduced in recent times and his tally stands at just over 1000 since the five-time Ballon d’Or winner adapted his game to a goal scorer.

Messi is the best dribbler of all time as the Inter Miami forward, with his mesmeric footwork and ability to change direction, has attempted a staggering 4474 dribbles and completed 2730 - giving him a success rate of 64 percent.

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Here, Sports Brief lists the top 10 dribblers in the world, which includes Eden Hazard, who recently was released by Real Madrid and Al Hilal forward Neymar.

Top 10 dribblers in the world since 2009

1. Lionel Messi – 2730 successful dribbles

2. Eden Hazard – 1566 successful dribbles

3. Neymar – 1417 successful dribbles

4. Frank Ribery – 1089 successful dribbles

5. Adama Traore – 1088 successful dribbles

6. Cristiano Ronaldo – 1003 successful dribbles

7. Wilfried Zaha – 993 successful dribbles

8. Raheem Sterling – 985 successful dribbles

9. Luka Modric – 888 successful dribbles

10. Allan Saint-Maximin – 877 successful dribbles

Ronaldo named in Portugal's squad

Meanwhile, Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s squad on Friday for upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg, Sportstar reports.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner sits top of the Saudi Pro League scorers’ chart after netting five goals in two games to propel his team to back-to-back victories in the SPL.

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Ronaldo was also voted as the Saudi Pro League Player of the Month for August and got a deserved call-up to the national team, where he is expected to lead their attack.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported Cristiano Ronaldo continues to shatter records even at the ripe age of 38.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus ace is the embodiment of the saying "age is just a number," and he recently added another milestone to his illustrious career by scoring twice for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.

In a commanding 4-0 victory over Al-Shabab, Ronaldo notched two goals from the penalty spot, bringing his total to five goals in four games for the 2023/24 season, accompanied by two assists.