Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande is outperforming Mbappe and Lamine Yamal in one key statistic

Real Madrid’s Yan Diomande is outperforming Mbappe and Lamine Yamal in one key statistic Real Madrid summer signing Yan Diomande may still be waiting for a regular starting role under Jose Mourinho, but one statistic already places him above some of the biggest attacking names in European football. Simply put, the Ivorian winger has emerged as the most successful dribbler among players in Europe’s major leagues, with more than 20 attempts this season.  According to WhoScored data, Diomande has completed 72% of his dribbles , putting him ahead of Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal . Diomande leads Mbappe, Bellingham and Yamal Notably, Diomande’s 72% dribble success rate is the highest among the group. Bellingham sits second at 69%, while Mbappe has completed 61% of his dribbles and Yamal 60%. The gap becomes even more striking when Diomande’s La Liga numbers are considered. He has attempted 27 dribbles in seven league appearances, successfully completing 18 and failing with nine. That works out at an average of 5.8 successful dribbles per 90 minutes, showing how frequently he beats his opponent when he gets into one-on-one situations. For a Real Madrid side that has struggled to create consistent attacking momentum this season, that ability gives Mourinho a strong weapon to consider. Diomande’s derby cameo showed what was missing Notably, Mourinho did not initially select Diomande in the starting XI against Atletico Madrid, but the decision changed after half-time. With Real Madrid needing to respond after being reduced to 10 men, Diomande entered in the 54th minute, replacing Vinicius Jr.  Diomande’s ability to take on defenders could be key for Mourinho. (Photo by Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Getty Images) In just over half an hour, he completed four dribbles and came close to scoring. That performance makes the case for more minutes difficult to ignore , particularly while Vinicius continues to search for his best form. The Brazilian has struggled to consistently beat defenders early this season, limiting some of Real Madrid’s attacking threat. Now, with 72% dribble success, 18 completed dribbles in LaLiga and four successful take-ons in his derby cameo, Diomande has already shown a quality Real Madrid may need to exploit more regularly.