CAN 2025: The ranking of the best dribblers ahead of the quarter-finals

The ranking of the best dribblers ahead of the CAN 2025 quarter-finals

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Ivorian wonderkid Yan Diomande stands as the top dribbler of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations heading into the tournament's quarter-finals.

At just 19 years old, the RB Leipzig winger is lighting up Moroccan stadiums with his dazzling dribbles and technical flair. He’s proven to be the most effective player in one-on-one situations.

After scoring against Burkina Faso, he already boasts 3 goals in 8 appearances for Côte d’Ivoire. He’s well ahead of his closest rivals Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia) and Bruno Langa (Mozambique), both of whom were knocked out in the round of 16.

Nigerian duo Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon, along with Mali’s Mamadou Sangaré, complete the Top 5.

Here is the ranking of the tournament’s best dribblers:

1. Yan Diomande (Côte d’Ivoire): 16 successful dribbles

2. Hannibal Mejbri (Tunisia): 10

3. Bruno Langa (Mozambique): 10

4. Samuel Chukwueze (Nigeria): 9

5. Mamadou Sangaré (Mali): 9

6. Moses Simon (Nigeria): 9

7. Mohamed Salah (Egypt): 8

8. Sadio Mané (Senegal): 8

9. Omar Marmoush (Egypt): 8

10. Arsène Kouassi (Burkina Faso): 7

11. Brahim Díaz (Morocco): 7

12. Junior Olaitan (Benin): 7

13. Ali Abdi (Tunisia): 7

14. Dango Ouattara (Burkina Faso): 7

15. Ghislain Konan (Côte d’Ivoire): 6

16. Akor Adams (Nigeria): 6

17. Gelson Dala (Angola): 6

18. Elias Achouri (Tunisia): 6