5 most entertaining players in world football right now

#3 Allan Saint-Maximin

Newcastle United star Allan Saint-Maximin is one of Premier League's most entertaining ballers and one of its best dribblers

Allan Saint-Maximin has showcased exceptional skills since his move to the English shores in the 2019 summer transfer window.

The Newcastle United forward is one of Europe's best in terms of minutes played per successful dribble in the top 5 domestic leagues, with a dribble completed every 19.8 minutes, second only to Lionel Messi's 19.2.

The Frenchman has recorded 5.2 completed dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League this season. He has been dubbed the Premier League's best one-on-one defender by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and it is not hard to see why.

👏 Allan Saint-Maximin has been nominated for two awards this month. 👀 The exciting prospect is really starting to impress. 😍 ASM has been nominated for goal of the month [Burnley A] 🙌 And also player of the month! [April] #NUFC pic.twitter.com/HcxRjfvuDh

— TheNUFCnewsroom (@NUFCNewsroom_) May 7, 2021

The 24-year-old has explosive pace and a range of skills at his disposal, allowing him to execute jaw-dropping tricks.

In his debut season at the club, the Magpies' 10 out of 11 wins in the Premier League came when Saint-Maximin started.

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#2 Lionel Messi

No player can influence and change the game like Barcelona talisman Leo Messi

Lionel Messi is one of the best footballers in the history of football and is arguably the most talented player on the planet.

The Argentine has the unique ability to dribble at full pace,with the ball glued to his feet. La Pulga's ability to manipulate and pierce through opposition defenses allows him to create unique circumstances, which often lead to goal-scoring opportunities.

While all the players on our list are some of the most talented in the footballing world, none can influence and change the game like Leo Messi. The Argentina and Barcelona captain has completed 4.5 dribbles per 90 minutes in the 2020-21 season and has completed over 2,000 take-ons since the 2005-06 season.

The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is enjoying another stellar season with his boyhood club and has a direct involvement in 50 goals (36 goals, 14 assists) from 45 appearances across all competitions this season. He has now scored 30 goals or more every season for the last 13 years.

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#1 Neymar

Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar is one of the most complete forwards in modern football

Neymar is arguably the most skillful player in world football at the moment. He has continued the tradition of footballers from South America who have dazzled the footballing world with their incredible skills.

The PSG star is one of the best dribblers in the world game. He has raw pace and immense technical ability on the ball.

Neymar has recorded 5.8 dribbles per 90 minutes and has completed the most successful dribbles in European football this season (minimum qualification of 500 minutes played). The 29-year-old is one of the key contributors to PSG's 22.7 dribbles attempted per match - the most by any team in Europe's top 5 leagues.

Neymar's career at just 29-years old is comfortably better than 99.9% of players in the history of football:• 651 appearances• 409 goals• 235 assists• 60 personal accolades• 27 trophiesAn all-time great. pic.twitter.com/mQ5Tqrc7tU

— UtdArena (@utdarena) May 6, 2021

Neymar is also one of the most complete forwards in modern football, with clinical finishing and an eye for picking out a dangerous pass.

The 2011 Brazilian Footballer of the Year has notched up 16 goals and 7 assists from 28 appearances across all competitions this season.