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Lamine Yamal Tops Europe in Dribbles as Spain Backs Established Goalkeepers, Putting Joan García at Risk

Luis de la Fuente signaled continuity in goal to favor trusted options over Barcelona’s in-form Joan García.

Overview

  • According to Squawka, the 18-year-old leads Europe’s top five leagues in successful one-on-one dribbles this season with 69 take-ons in LaLiga.
  • Over the past 12 months he has completed 285 successful dribbles across all competitions, the highest total recorded in Europe’s major leagues.
  • His league end product matches the eye test, with six goals and eight assists in just 13 LaLiga appearances for Barcelona.
  • De la Fuente told Diario AS he is currently “betting on” Unai Simón, David Raya and Alex Remiro for Spain’s goalkeeper pool, emphasizing trust and continuity.
  • Despite six clean sheets in 12 league games and a standout display against Villarreal, reporting indicates Joan García remains on the outside for a 2026 World Cup spot for now.