Adrien Rabiot (58 Viewers)
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Because high dribble success rate should indicate that a player is good at dribbling, but I don't think most of the players on the list can be labelled as good dribbler. They are mostly DM and CM, some even play as CB. Traore is the only winger there. I believe dribbling stats of wingers/forwards should be treated differently from those of DM/CM. Wingers/Forwards tend to dribble more in final third than DM/CM, which means they have less space and are often stuck in tighter defence. Their dribble success rate may lower a lot compared to DM/CM who face less pressure. A success dribble against CB in the opponent's box is different from the one against CF in the defensive third.
If a player has high dribble success rate, it does not necessarily mean he has good dribbling skill or it's his biggest advantage. The player's position should be taken into consideration. As for DM/CM, I think it may suggest that he is able to protect the ball well and wins ground duel a lot, but not that dribbling is his main playing style.
If a player has high dribble success rate, it does not necessarily mean he has good dribbling skill or it's his biggest advantage. The player's position should be taken into consideration. As for DM/CM, I think it may suggest that he is able to protect the ball well and wins ground duel a lot, but not that dribbling is his main playing style.
It implies that the player doesn't lose the ball often when dribbling (at least compared to other players playing in top leagues). I think you already pointed out some of the possible reasons why that is. It could be that the player takes fewer risks with his dribbling, is simply a very good at dribbling past people or a plethora of other possible explanations. I definitely agree that wingers usually take more risks with they're dribbling compared to most central midfielders. Reason being that losing the ball in those central areas is much more dangerous compared to losing the ball higher up the pitch on the flank.
Yes that is correct imo. The problem is people who often interpret the stats incorrectly and make all sorts of conclusions based on them.
Yes that is correct imo. The problem is people who often interpret the stats incorrectly and make all sorts of conclusions based on them.
I just hope Allegri isn't seriously considering giving him minutes and, possibly, asking the club to extend his painful and unproductive tenure.
