Barcelona Legend Praises Super Eagles Winger As Better Dribbler Than Messi, Ronaldinho, and Robben

• Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben, and Ronaldinho are among the top dribblers in football history
• Marc Van Bommel teamed with the three during his time at Barcelona and the Netherlands
• The legendary Dutch midfielder has named a Nigerian winger a better dribbler than the trio

Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben, and Ronaldinho Gaucho stand tall among the greatest dribblers to grace the beautiful game, each possessing a unique style that mesmerised audiences worldwide.

Messi's mastery lay in his low centre of gravity and his ability to control the ball effortlessly, enabling him to glide past defenders with ease.

Robben, meanwhile, was known for his trademark move of cutting inside from the left wing, unleashing deadly passes or finishing with finesse.

Ronaldinho, often hailed as the complete dribbler, could weave through defenders with a joyful flair that left fans and opponents in awe. His ability to navigate through a maze of defenders, all with a smile on his face, was truly remarkable.

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However, an iconic Barcelona midfielder, Marc Van Bommel, has praised a Super Eagles of Nigeria winger, describing him as a superior dribbler to the trio of legends.

Van Bommel speaks on best dribbler

The head coach of Belgian outfit, Royal Antwerp, has declared that Chidera Ejuke is even more unpredictable with his feet than the trio of Messi, Robben, and Ronaldinho.

Ejuke, who made the move to the Belgian club from CSKA Moscow due to the conflict in Russia, has quickly endeared himself to fans since his arrival at the 2022/23 league champions.

Van Bommel played a crucial role in securing Ejuke's transfer and despite a slow start, the forward has rediscovered his form, contributing to four goals and creating numerous chances in their last 10 matches.

The 46-year-old manager has been effusive in his praise for the impact the Nigerian has had on the team's recent performances. In a statement reported by OwnGoalNigeria, Van Bommel remarked:

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"Messi, Ronaldinho, and Robben are dribblers known for their specific moves. But Chidera Ejuke? You just never know. He can go left, right, make a penetrating pass, or execute an unexpected cut; he's capable of anything."

Such high praise from his manager underscores the exceptional talent Ejuke possesses and may serve as a subtle reminder to clubs interested in his services that acquiring him won't come cheap.

For Nigerian fans, his resurgence in form bodes well for the Super Eagles, providing added attacking firepower.

The West Africans will be hoping that coach, Jose Peseiro, includes the dynamic winger in the team for the upcoming international window.

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