Lamine Yamal leads 2026 World Cup players in dribbling stats
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 6:15 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Lamine Yamal of Barcelona is currently the top dribbler at the 2026 World Cup, recording 17 completed take-ons. The 18-year-old plays for the Spanish national team, which recently secured a victory over Portugal to reach the quarter-finals. Despite some criticism regarding his performances, Yamal's dribbling success sets him apart as a standout player. His contributions have been pivotal in Spain's progress in the tournament this summer.
- •Lamine Yamal has completed 17 dribbles at the 2026 World Cup.
- •He plays for the Spanish national team, advancing to the quarter-finals.
- •Yamal has faced criticism despite leading in dribbling statistics.
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona star leads all World Cup players in one category
"Barcelona star Lamine Yamal is currently leading all players at the 2026 World Cup in one specific statistical category – dribbling.Youngster Lamine is of course one of the headline names in Luis de...
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