Across all competitions last season, only two midfielders in Europe’s Top 5 leagues managed to hit this rare all-round benchmark:
50% dribble success rate
60% tackle success rate
At least 1.5 completed dribbles and 1.5 tackles per 90 minutes
Those names? Kobbie Mainoo and Carlos Baleba.
A reminder that we’re talking about two young midfielders already performing at a highly efficient, well-rounded level combining defensive bite with technical skill that most players can only dream of.
