RB Leipzig’s 19-year-old winger has turned take‑ons into a weekly highlight. In the 2025/26 season he tops the top five European leagues for dribbling success among high‑volume players. The Sofascore graphic shows Diomande at 60.0% success with 108 successful dribbles, the best rate for anyone with 50 or more. That is elite efficiency and serious volume in one package.

Top of the dribbling class

Filters matter. This leaderboard looks at players in the top five European leagues who have 50+ successful dribbles, then ranks them by success rate. Diomande sits first at 60.0% from 108 successful dribbles. Behind him are Jérémy Doku at 55.6% with 69, Nico Paz at 55.1% with 64, and Kenan Yildiz at 54.8% with 73.

Lamine Yamal also features with 124 successful dribbles at 54.7%, which underlines his huge volume. The top ten also includes Yankuba Minteh and Antonio Nusa at 54.6%, Kylian Mbappé at 53.9%, Azzedine Ounahi at 53.6%, and Arthur Atta at 53.1%. Diomande is beating a very strong field.

Why it works at RB Leipzig

Diomande plays mostly on the right for Leipzig, where his first step and balance open lanes in tight spaces. He is right‑footed and 180 cm tall, which helps him shield the ball and shift direction without losing speed. Leipzig’s vertical style often isolates wingers in 1v1s, and he is making those moments count.

Efficiency is key here. A 60% success rate suggests smart selection of when to dribble and how to exit the move. Fewer lost duels means more sustained attacks and better shot creation for teammates.

How he stacks up against Europe’s stars

Comparisons make the picture clearer. Doku is known for relentless take‑ons and still trails Diomande by more than four percentage points. Yamal’s 124 successful dribbles highlight the volume of his work, yet Diomande has the higher hit rate. Even Mbappé’s 53.9% shows how tough it is to stay above 55% at this level.

For context, maintaining 50+ successful dribbles while staying near 60% is rare. Diomande combines burst, disguise, and end control, which is why he sits at the top of this list.

What it means for Leipzig and the season

For Leipzig, a reliable 1v1 outlet stretches back lines and opens passing lanes for runners. It also keeps opponents honest in transition, a core part of their game model. Diomande’s profile, age 19 with a proposed market value around €82m, suggests a long runway for growth.

On Sofascore, fans can track his dribbles, progressive actions, and match‑by‑match Sofascore Rating to see how this form holds through the run‑in. If the success rate stays near 60%, Leipzig’s right flank will remain one of the Bundesliga’s toughest matchups.