5 centre backs with the most dribbles per game last season
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William Saliba has been named Ligue 1 Young player of the year.
36 games 14 clean sheetsWilliam Saliba has been named Ligue 1 Young player of the year. However, under Igor Tudor, Saliba learnt the art of dribbling past players using his body. The 6'3" defender is tall in stature but is not necessarily rigid and was unusually mobile for Marseille last season. Every once in a while, the centre-back would attempt to come out with the ball till the half-line before picking out the right pass. Hence, it is no wonder that Saliba, who managed 0.9 dribbles per game last season, has found a place in Arsenal's squad during the current pre-season games.
5 centre-backs with the most dribbles per game last season
5 centre-backs with the most dribbles per game last season The modern game has gotten increasingly demanding, with each and every player on the pitch having to be proficient in all areas of the pitch. Although full-backs have formed an important part of the attacking side of the game, centre-backs are not too far behind either. Their tactical awareness and ability to play the ball out from the back have been integral in recent seasons. Every club wants their centre-back to not only be good at defending but to be smooth in possession as well. Dribbling past players is a factor in the same, and some centre-backs have excelled at the same. It should come as no surprise that younger defenders are more equipped to dribble past defenders, as was the case last season. On that note, let's take a look at the five defenders with the most dribbles per game last season. Note: Only Europe's top 5 leagues have been considered.#5 Lucas Hernandez - 0 8 dribbles per game
VfL Wolfsburg v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga , who is 's most expensive signing ever, has shown a lot of value since signing for the club in 2019. A highly versatile option in the backline, Hernandez can play as a centre-back as well as a left-back. However, Julian Nagelsmann has used his services in the centre-back role more often than not, plainly due to the Frenchman's unique abilities. Fast off the ground and an excellent passer, Hernandez does not fret about carrying the ball out from the back. Although Bayern dominate possession in nearly every single game, the centre-back makes good use of the ball. With a lean physique and the partial characteristics of a full-back, Hernandez clocked 0.8 dribbles per game last season. The centre-back will look to increase these numbers next season as Nagelsmann will want his defenders to be more fearless with the ball to ensure fluidity from back to front.#4 Paul Jaeckel - 0 9 dribbles per game
1. FC Union Berlin v 1. FSV Mainz 05 - Bundesliga One of the lesser-known names on this list, Paul Jaeckel was one of the most underrated defenders in the Bundesliga last season. The German ace moved from Greuther Furth to Union Berlin last summer, as the club managed an impressive 5th place finish in the Bundesliga. In fact, thanks to Jaeckel, Union also managed the 4th best defense in the league last season by conceding only 44 times. However, defending was not the only area Jaeckel excelled in during the last campaign. An important part of his game was the distribution of the ball and building the play from the back. Hence, the centre-back would often take on opposition players to break the first line of press and enable his side to be on the front foot. Jaeckel managed 0.9 dribbles per game last season, an impressive feat considering it was his first season in the German top-flight.#3 William Saliba - 0 9 dribbles per game
AFC Wimbledon v Arsenal U21 - Papa John's Trophy William Saliba returned to this summer after enjoying a terrific loan move at last season. The French defender won the Young Player of the Year award as he helped Marseille finish 2nd in the league. The Olympians conceded the third fewest goals (38) in the league last season, and Saliba was of huge importance in helping them achieve the same. 36 games14 clean sheets
William Saliba has been named Ligue 1 Young player of the year.
36 games 14 clean sheetsWilliam Saliba has been named Ligue 1 Young player of the year. However, under Igor Tudor, Saliba learnt the art of dribbling past players using his body. The 6'3" defender is tall in stature but is not necessarily rigid and was unusually mobile for Marseille last season. Every once in a while, the centre-back would attempt to come out with the ball till the half-line before picking out the right pass. Hence, it is no wonder that Saliba, who managed 0.9 dribbles per game last season, has found a place in Arsenal's squad during the current pre-season games.