Dribbling is an art in football that makes the game more exciting, special and unique. Theses skills are addage that makes football more colourful when goals are not being scored.
Over decades, the English Premier League has seen lot’s of elite dribblers. These players bring more fun and colour to the game when they’re on the pitch.
Below is All Soccer list of the 7 Best dribblers in Premier League history;
7. Eberechi Eze
Currently the best dribbler in the league. Eberechi Eze has proven to possess incredible dribbling qualities in the past 2 seasons.
He was the best dribbler in league last season 73 completed dribbles. The Englishman man eases past his opponents like he doesn’t has the ball on his feet. Eze has again kicked off his dribbling in this new season.
6. Hatem Ben Arfa
The former Newcastle United man was a nightmare for defenders. Ben Arfa looks very calm but gives defenders a lot of work when he’s on the ball.
Ben Arfa numerous times takes the ball alone from his goal, easing pass every opponent that tries to intercept the ball till he get to his opponents goal. He’s arguably the best dribbler Newcastle United have had in their history.
5. Wilfred Zaha
Zaha turned out to be a legend of Crystal Palace with his incredible skills and eyes for goal.
The Ivorian was one of the most skillful players in the Premier League during his time at Palace. He always look happy to take on defenders one-on-one and most times ends up beating them.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
One of the greatest footballer of all time, Cristiano Ronaldo was not just a prolific goalscorer during his time at Manchester United but also and outstanding dribbler.
Ronaldo had the perfect touch on the ball, gets past defenders and prepare goals on a platter of gold for himself or his teammates.
3. Jay Jay Okocha
One of the best dribbler in football history. Jay Jay Okocha’s only mission in football was to disgrace defenders or anyone who tries to attack him.
During his time in the Premier League, Okocha singlehandedly raised Bolton to the greatest height they’ve ever accomplished, thanks to his tremendous skills and dribbling abilities. He made football become an art.
2. Thierry Henry
A legend of the league. Thierry Henry was a sublime player. Looked slow and calm with the ball on his feet but punishes anyone who tries to intercept him.
His time at Arsenal proved his outstanding dribbling abilities. Henry became a tormenter in the eyes of opposing defenders. He still scores tons of goals after dribbling.
1. Eden Hazard
By far the best dribbler in the league. Eden Hazard is only behind Lionel Messi who is the best dribbler in football history.
With almost 2000 career dribbles, he stands out the most in the Premier League. Hazard cuts defence open and close them up after getting past the middle. His 7 years stay at Chelsea can never be forgotten in the club’s history.
