At just 21 years old, the Gambian winger has already made a name for himself in the Premier League.Premier League: Yankuba Minteh stands out at BrightonThe young Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh is enjoy...
At just 21 years old, the Gambian winger has already made a name for himself in the Premier League.
Premier League: Yankuba Minteh stands out at Brighton
The young Gambian winger Yankuba Minteh is enjoying a sensational start to the 2025/26 Premier League season. At just 21, he already boasts one of the best dribble success rates in the English top flight.
The numbers speak for themselves since the season kicked off: 19 dribbles attempted, 14 completed. That’s an impressive 73.7% success rate—the best in the league among players who have attempted at least ten dribbles.
Yankuba Minteh has the best success rate of any player to attempt 10+ take-ons in the Premier League this season:
— Squawka (@Squawka) September 26, 2025
◎ 19 attempted
◎ 14 completed
◉ 73.68% success rate
Has the ball glued to his feet. 🩰 pic.twitter.com/AFgAFXcXCp
But his impact goes beyond that. In 5 matches and 413 minutes on the pitch, Minteh has scored 1 goal, provided 1 assist, created 2 big chances, and delivered 7 key passes. He’s also making his mark defensively, with 8 successful tackles to his name.
Yankuba Minteh - Premier League 25/26:
— Football Talent Scout - Jacek Kulig (@FTalentScout) September 26, 2025
☑️ 5 games
⏱️ 413 minutes
⚽️ 1 goal
🅰️ 1 assist
🔑 7 key passes
🎯 2 big chances created
⚡️ 14/18 successful dribbles
🛡️ 8 tackles
21 years of age. One of the standout wingers at the start of the EPL season! 🇬🇲🔥 pic.twitter.com/9DEq5L2R8H
With the ball seemingly glued to his feet and a remarkable consistency, Minteh is already emerging as one of the most promising wingers at the start of this Premier League season.
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