Morocco winger Gessime Yassine emerges as Ligue 1’s most effective dribbler

Moroccan winger Gessime Yassine has strengthened his position as Ligue 1’s leading dribbler after recording 30 successful take-ons in ten appearances for Strasbourg during the 2026/27 season.

The 20-year-old has established a 12-dribble advantage over his closest challenger, fellow Moroccan international Amine Sbaï, who has completed 18 successful dribbles for Angers after ten rounds of the French top flight.

According to statistics published by football data platform Statz, Yassine has completed 30 of his 58 attempted dribbles, averaging three successful take-ons per match.

His performances underline the growing influence of Moroccan players in French football, with three of them featuring among Ligue 1’s leading five positions in successful dribbles.

Yassine leads Moroccan presence in Ligue 1 rankings

Yassine sits comfortably at the top of the rankings, ahead of Sbaï, who occupies second place with 18 successful dribbles.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Désiré Doué and Auxerre’s Lamine Sy follow with 17 take-ons each, while Moroccan midfielder Amine Harit shares fifth position with Auxerre’s Kévin Danois and Le Havre’s Simon Ebonog on 16.

The figures highlight Morocco’s strong representation among the league’s most effective dribblers, with Yassine enjoying a significant advantage over his closest competitors.

Goals and assists underline Strasbourg impact

Beyond his individual dribbling statistics, Yassine has also made an important contribution to Strasbourg’s attacking output.

The Moroccan has registered four goals and three assists in ten league appearances, establishing himself as a regular starter under coach Hugo Oliveira.

He delivered an outstanding performance in Strasbourg’s 5-1 victory over Auxerre on November 1, scoring a goal, providing an assist and winning a penalty.

According to Ligue 1’s official website, Yassine became the first Strasbourg player since Ludovic Ajorque in December 2020 to score, provide an assist and win a penalty in the same match.

His impressive displays represent another important step in his development since joining Strasbourg from Dunkerque in January 2026 on a contract running until 2030.

From Morocco’s U20 World Cup triumph to the senior team

Yassine’s progress at club level follows an impressive international journey with Morocco.

He was part of the Atlas Lions’ historic U20 World Cup-winning squad in 2025, contributing two goals and three assists during the tournament in Chile.

His performances earned him progression to the senior national team, where he has also featured at the 2026 World Cup.

The Strasbourg winger has been included in Mohamed Ouahbi’s squad for Morocco’s November international fixtures against Niger.

The Atlas Lions will face Niger in Casablanca on November 13 before meeting the same opponents again in Rabat on November 17 in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header.

Yassine’s excellent form in France provides Ouahbi with another attacking option as Morocco continue their preparations for the two qualifying encounters.