Dribbling is one of the most difficult skills in football, and few players are able to master it, which gives them an advantage over opponents at the most important moments.
A report published by the "Sportskeeda" website, reviews a list of the 10 greatest dodgers of all time.
10. Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane is one of the greatest players and now one of the best coaches in world football, and he has achieved many achievements in the world of football.
The French striker is a gifted player, as he was a creative player and one of the most marketable footballers during his prime, as he represented some of the biggest clubs in the world such as Juventus and Real Madrid.
The World Cup winner took charge of Real Madrid in 2016, and led them to 3 consecutive Champions League titles during his first season with him, then in 2019, led the team to winning the Spanish League title during his second term, but he left the club this summer.
9. Roberto Baggio
One of Italy's greatest players, he wowed the crowd with his superb attacking ability.
Baggio started his football career in Vicenza, but made his name at Fiorentina.
Baggio joined Juventus under controversial circumstances, winning the Serie A once.
Throughout his career, the Italian was known for being a free-kick specialist and world-class dribbler, penetrating opponents' defenses with his fast feet.
8. Ronaldo Nazario
Ronaldo Nazario has been an inspiration to great footballers like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe.
Ronaldo was known as a terrifying striker during his heyday, as the Brazilian player combined speed and physical strength with his excellent passing and ability to control the ball.
Ronaldo won the Ballon d'Or twice during his career, as well as the World Cup twice.
However, he was unlucky due to the serious injuries he suffered.
7. Roberto Rivellino
Talented dodger Rivelino spent much of his football career in Brazil, playing for Corinthians and Fluminense during that time.
With his agility, Rivellino was a world-class passing master and was one of the most important Brazilian players, winning the World Cup in 1970.
6. Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff revolutionized football with his style of play and way of thinking.
Out of Ajax's youth academy, Cruyff was the best player in the world during his heyday, and the Netherlands international was a creative player as well as a top scorer.
In 1973, Cruyff left Ajax to join Barcelona, Ajax and Barcelona are now intrinsically linked, and Cruyff's fingerprints are still visible in how clubs are run, from the youth academy to the first team.
The three-time Ballon d'Or winner has also managed Ajax and Barcelona with great success.
5. Pellet
The Brazil international spent most of his football career with Santos, being the club's all-time leading scorer.
He achieved remarkable success thanks to his career in Brazil, winning the World Cup 3 times with the national team, and amazed everyone with his ability to score goals, his dribbling skills and his tenacity.
Pele is considered the best scorer in the history of Brazil, and he left Santos in 1974 to join the New York Cosmos, and retired from playing in 1977.
4. Ronaldinho
Brazil has produced many talented and creative strikers, and Ronaldinho is perhaps the most prominent. He was the best football player in the world during his time with Barcelona, and the Brazilian international was smart, specialized in playing and talented.
Ronaldinho won the Ballon d'Or in 2005 and played an important role in cultivating Lionel Messi's talent. Ronaldinho's dribbling skills and playing style have impressed many football fans around the world.
3. Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi continues to wow fans at the highest level and is arguably the greatest player in football.
Since his debut in 2004, the Argentine international's performance has not diminished, and he is now considered the greatest player in Barcelona's history.
The 34-year-old recently led his country to victory in the 2021 Copa America, and is now the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time.
2. Diego Maradona
Striker Maradona was a talented dribble, winning the World Cup while playing for Argentina in 1986, and enjoying an illustrious career at the highest level.
In addition, the Argentine international had a complex personality, but his brilliance made the world look upon him with reverence.
1. Garrinthia
Garrincha is the greatest dodger of all time, and to many he is even better than Pele.
Garrincha spent almost his entire football career playing for FC Botafogo in Brazil.
It is noteworthy that this dodger is world-class, having twice won the World Cup with Brazil, and was crowned the best player in the World Cup in 1962.
Garrincha won the World Cup Golden Ball and the World Cup Golden Boot in 1962, and the Brazilian striker made his mark in the world of football with his incredible dribbling ability.