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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have an embarrassment of riches when it comes to attacking talent in their ranks. With the addition of Lionel Messi last summer, the options have increased and so has the competition. With so many world class players on the field, the spectators get to witness great skills and trickery.
The French giants have a commanding lead in Ligue 1 right now. PSG are table toppers with 53 points from 22 games and are enjoying an 11 point cushion over OGC Nice in second place. The margin of error is quite huge at the moment but Mauricio Pochettino will bank on his players to avoid any potential slip ups.
PSG have abundance of players who are technically strong and gifted
PSG's players have often enjoyed the game and asserted their supremacy at the opposition's cost in the league. The difference in quality is most evident in one-vs-one situations and the French giants have players capable of embarrassing others.
On that note, here are the five best dribblers at PSG this season.
Note: All the stats have been taken from Fbref.
#5 Angel Di Maria
One of the most consistent figures at PSG since he first arrived in 2015 from Manchester United, Angel Di Maria continues to be a great team player. The competition in the squad has kept him on his toes and whenever the Argentine steps out on the field, he plays a crucial part.
His versatality has helped the Argentine get regular game time in Ligue 1 with 15 appearances. Though he has only made three appearances in the Champions League this season. Di Maria has played both as a right-winger and as an attacking midfielder this season and has been efficient in the final-third.
The Argentina international has tried to dribble past his opponents on 42 occasions and successfully accomplished it 24 times. Di Maria is the leading assist provider in PSG's history and with four more this season, he has taken his total tally to 119.
#4 Achraf Hakimi
It has only been a little more than half the season for Achraf Hakimi in France, but he has been top of the charts for most stats in the PSG squad. He is among the best passers and also among the best tacklers at the club. The brilliant right-back is also among the best dribblers at the club.
Hakimi completed nine dribbles from 16 in the Champions League and 16 from his 32 in Ligue 1. He is highly creative and his passing range has been very impressive. The Moroccan has contributed with three goals and three assists so far this season and will hope to add to his tally.
#3 Neymar Jr.
It is difficult to guess whether PSG are happy about spending that world record fee of €222 million on Neymar given how his career has panned out. Season after season, his return in terms of goal contributions has deteriorated. The Brazilian has also gone missing on big game occasions recently and that is a sign of worry.
However, the fun and entertainment quotient of Neymar's game has not eluded the player. He continues to be among the best dribblers at PSG, having attempted 77 and successfully completing 41 of them this season. The success rate is not the most impressive but that is exactly the kind of season it has been for the attacker.
The PSG star has tried to do his best but his execution has been wayward. The 29-year-old is currently out of the squad, nursing an ankle injury. He has only made 14 appearances in all competitions this season.
#2 Lionel Messi
It is still taking some getting used to in order to associate Lionel Messi's name with PSG and not Barcelona. However, whether it's Spain or France, the geography does not affect the greatness of the Argentine. Goal contribution wise, it has not been the most successful season for Messi as he has scored just once in the league this season.
However, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner is the second best dribbler at PSG owing to his high success rate. He has completed 29 of his 44 attempted dribbles in Ligue 1. While in the Champions League, the player has executed 15 of his 20 dribbles perfectly.
That Messi has only managed one Ligue 1 goal for the French outfit has been a worrying factor for the Parisians. There has been speculation that the former Barcelona star is not entirely invested with his new team and still wishes for a move back to Spain.
But there is no question in the abilities of the Argentine and Pochettino will hope his goal tally gets a tangible boost moving forward this season.
#1 Kylian Mbappe
There is no guarantee that at this point next year, Kylian Mbappe will be a PSG player or not. However, as long as he is wearing that jersey, he is definitely the best at the club. The Frenchman has rushed to his team's rescue time and again this season and continues to produce consistent match-winning displays.
Mbappe has completed the most dribbles, not just in the PSG squad but in the whole of Ligue 1, with his tally of 59. In the Champions League, he is the third-best dribbler at this point having completed 21 dribbles with the knockout phases yet to begin.
There's no doubt why his current club and Real Madrid both believe that Mbappe could be the face of their club for many years to come. The 23-year-old has only missed two games for the French giants this season. Without him, their attack really looks fragile and lacks a cutting edge.
The proof is his 19 goals and 18 assists in 28 games in all competitions this season. Massive player!
