Ranking Manchester United’s 5 best dribblers in Premier League history

Manchester United v Aston Villa - Premier League
Manchester United v Aston Villa - Premier League

#3 Ryan Giggs

Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United - Premier League
Blackburn Rovers v Manchester United - Premier League

Ryan Giggs had for long been a commanding playmaker in United's lethal attack over twenty-two seasons for the club. He is a former player who holds the all-time record of having made the highest number of appearances for Manchester United.

Giggs is the Premier League's greatest creative force, ranking first with over 162 assists to his name. The player's extraordinary playmaking ability from the wings has seen United lift many titles.

The left-footed Welshman was a natural dribbler who often drew comparisons to Manchester United greats such as George Best.

Thanks to his performances. He sits third among Manchester United’s 5 best dribblers in Premier League history.


#2 Luis Nani

Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League
Manchester United v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier League

Luís Nani is a former Manchester United player who shall always be remembered for his explosive dribbling and outrageously flexible celebrations. He was one of the most important players in Sir Alex's squad and has lifted four Premier League trophies.

The Portuguese winger will always be remembered for his extraordinary style of taking on defenders and beating them. Nani has scored over 26 times for United and delivered 56 assists during his time with the Red Devils.

Nani sits second among Manchester United’s 5 best dribblers in Premier League history.


#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League
Manchester United v Atalanta: Group F - UEFA Champions League

Cristiano Ronaldo is a player who needs no introduction at all. He is surely Manchester United's greatest dribbler to have played in the Premier League.

Cristiano, after signing for United, quickly developed into a dribbling sensation with his exquisite footwork which left defenders guessing.

Since then, Ronaldo has surely gone on to grace United's history books. The truth is, that he is still doing it!

During a remarkable turnaround, in the recently concluded fixture against Atalanta. Ronaldo was crisp with his dribbling and scored the goal that gave United the victory over the Italian team.

Across both his stints for Manchester United. Cristiano Ronaldo has surely been Manchester United's greatest dribbler and probably their greatest player in the modern era.


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