Dribbling Data: Efficiency vs Volume

Dribbling Data: Efficiency vs Volume

When we talk about "dribbling", we are talking about two different sports Lionel Messi is a velcro dribbler The ball stays within 6 inches of his foot He moves efficiently, slalom-style, weaving through traffic Cristiano Ronaldo Classic Era was a power dribbler 35 yards from goal, step-overs, explosive acceleration, beating the man for pace and trickery The Volume Stats There is no contest here Messi is the volume king - Messi Career Successful Dribbles: 3,000+ - Ronaldo Career Successful Dribbles: 1,600+ In his prime 2008-2015, Messi was completing 45 to 55 dribbles per game Ronaldo, in his United prime 2006-2009, was averaging 25 to 30 Efficiency: The Completion Rate - Messi: Typically hov