Semenyo ranks among Premier League’s top dribblers

Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has been ranked among the Premier League’s most successful dribblers over the past three seasons, with only two players completing more successful take-ons during that period.

The 26-year-old has recorded 178 successful dribbles, putting him third in the Premier League rankings. Only Belgium international Jérémy Doku and fellow Ghanaian Mohammed Kudus have managed more.

Doku tops the list with 278 completed dribbles, while Kudus is second with 268. Semenyo’s total places him firmly among the division’s leading players when it comes to taking on and beating opponents with the ball.

The statistic highlights an important part of Semenyo’s attacking game. His ability to carry the ball past defenders has become a key feature of his performances, allowing him to make progress up the pitch and create opportunities for his team.

Semenyo has increasingly established himself as a dangerous attacking player in the Premier League. His pace and physical strength, combined with his ability to take defenders on in one-on-one situations, have helped make him an effective threat in the final third.

The latest figures provide further evidence of his development at the highest level of English football. Ranking third for successful dribbles over three seasons places Semenyo ahead of a large number of established Premier League attackers and underlines the consistency of his ability to beat opponents.

His position in the rankings is also significant for Ghana, with another of the country’s leading attacking players occupying second place.

Kudus has completed 268 successful dribbles during the same period, leaving him only 10 behind Doku’s total of 278. Semenyo’s 178 puts him 90 successful dribbles behind his fellow Ghanaian but still gives him a place among the Premier League’s top performers.

The figures highlight the growing presence of Ghanaian attacking talent in the English top flight. Semenyo and Kudus are both prominent examples of players from Ghana making an impact through their ability to create danger with the ball at their feet.

For Semenyo, the statistics underline the qualities that have helped him become increasingly influential in the Premier League. His direct approach allows him to challenge defenders rather than simply move the ball sideways, while his pace and strength can help him maintain possession when faced with pressure.

Successful dribbling is particularly important for attacking players seeking to break defensive lines, and Semenyo’s total demonstrates his willingness and ability to do so regularly.

Doku’s position at the top of the ranking shows the level of competition Semenyo is facing. With 278 successful dribbles, the Belgian winger has produced the highest total among Premier League players over the three-season period.

Kudus’ second-place position provides further evidence of the strength of Ghanaian representation in the ranking, while Semenyo’s third-place finish gives the country two players among the competition’s three leading dribblers.

The figures also point to Semenyo’s continued progression as a Premier League attacker. His combination of speed, power and one-on-one ability has made him a player capable of advancing attacks and creating openings through individual actions.

With 178 successful dribbles across the past three seasons, Semenyo has established himself as one of the division’s most effective players in this particular area of the game.

His ranking alongside Doku and Kudus further reflects the influence of African attacking talent in the Premier League, while Semenyo’s individual figures offer another indication of his growing importance as a Ghana international.

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Andrews Sefa Bamfo
Andrews Sefa Bamfo is a promising young football writer and reporter, recognised as one of the rising talents in African football journalism. He specialises in match reporting, features and on-ground coverage, bringing fresh perspective and energy to the industry.He is educated at the University of Ghana and has gained valuable experience working with one of Ghana’s leading media organisations, TV3, where he developed his skills in both television reporting and football journalism.Andrews’ talent and potential were further recognised when he was selected for the prestigious CAF Young Reporters Programme, where he received advanced media training in partnership with CANAL+. This exposure has helped shape his understanding of modern sports journalism and storytelling.Since then, he has continued to grow in the field and is widely regarded as one of the emerging voices in African football media. He is currently a Staff Writer at African.Football, contributing to the platform’s coverage with insightful reports and engaging content for a global audience.

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