Top 5 dribblers in world football currently

#1 Lionel Messi (Argentina, Barcelona)

Lionel Messi

The ball stays glued to his foot; I've seen great players in my career, but I've never seen anyone with Messi's ball control.

When Diego Maradona uses those words to describe a player, one has to sit up and take notice. But even without his countryman's vote of approval, Lionel Messi still is among the greatest players ever to grace the beautiful game. La Pulga Atómica or the Atomic Flea, as he is also known due to his short stature, Messi's abilities are beyond the reach of the beautiful game.

His short height and low stature gave him incredible balance, which he has utilized beautifully on a football pitch. Running with the ball at his feet, Messi is a nightmare for every defense in the world. The ball appears to be a part of his body, mesmerized and smitten to the limits of infatuation.

Some of the Barcelona Skipper's main weapons are his change of pace, turns, and feints. Messi's command on the ball is enchanting at times. His style of dribbling is neither flashy nor flamboyant, however, it is extremely effective. Dispossessing him off the ball without causing a foul is next to impossible, while he is clever enough to use the defender's weaknesses to his advantage.

The Argentinean has registered unbelievable dribbling statistics throughout his career. This season too, Messi is averaging 4.7 dribbles per game and has 9 goals from 11 appearances for Barcelona. He continues to be the best dribbler in world football at the moment.