The science behind Messi's amazing 😱 dribbling skills

There are so many reasons as to why Lionel Messi is considered the greatest of all time. One of his most remarkable attributes is his unrivaled dribbling ability, which has left countless defenders in his wake, both in his younger age and even at the age of 36. Throughout his illustrious career, Messi has completed a staggering 3079 dribbles in major leagues and the UEFA Champions League, with 2392 in domestic leagues and 687 in the prestigious Champions League. On average, he successfully executes 4.56 dribbles every 90 minutes. A feat that is nothing short of extraordinary. But how does he make it seem so effortless? That's why today, we delve into the fascinating science behind his breathtaking dribbling skills.
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[@nikolaveljkovic428]

You can't explain inspiration, quick think, vision, precision, magic

[@thefoulslinger3751]

Genetics, training, physics, surrounding yourself with a team on your level?

[@Max-sc3fp]

Genetics? No way Messi's family was a football team

[@nikolaveljkovic428]

@@thefoulslinger3751 Oh, we have a smart guy here

[@frickofunky2008]

Messi is not just a genius dribbler but also the greatest of all time tho

[@Gigga_Flash_fan]

Yep I agree with u brother😊

[@beetledune9264]

I watch 1 of Messi interview when he is younger,he said the dribble come to him naturally.In La Masia he just perfected it,which I believe so,if we look at his early days playing,in Grandioli he did dribble ,that's probably why he said it come to him naturally .but it doesn't mean he is not working hard,it just he is gifted player plus hardworking.His results and achievement is not a myth.It's proof of hard work and talent combined .

[@dnyalexander]

He was the king of dribbling before getting to Barcelona. Watch their early teammates talked about it, Messi destroyed every player, they were shocked. Later, first team Barcelona players experienced the same fate every training.

[@WONMARK]

So Messi can dribble easy because he's "down to earth"...

[@JonasVaughn-in4hw]

😆

[@jason_from_vice_city]

Technically yes......that's why he is the 🐐...... Also Ronaldo's height = 1.8 m Camel's height = 1.8 m

[@DaDailyDabber69420]

@@jason_from_vice_city Bro, Burger height: 1 foot, same as Messi

[@jason_from_vice_city]

@@DaDailyDabber69420 Shavarma taller than burger.....does that mean ronaldo is shavarma????

[@prabhatverma809]

😮😅

[@shem44]

Messi plays with bird eye vision. That's why he can see all his teammates and makes impossible passes all these years.

[@zorovkp]

Ao ashi

[@violetevergarden-o4x]

I wonder why your views are so low? Compared to the quality of the clips you make. hope you don't stop producing work like this and keep going bro.

[@FootballShift]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate it 🧡

[@dakshsharma997]

Right bro 😊

[@vincentklimes7288]

Also agreed

[@actorjay]

That's probably because it's AI generated content.

[@rawrlalallala]

@@actorjaynot ai generated but the voice over is ai

[@grinchoi1]

Amazing video. There's the science and the artistry. Either approach Messi is a genius

[@Emmanuel_Amoah]

Messi 'weights' the push of the ball perfectly moreso than virtually everyone. Regardless of what he's doing, whether being pressured during dribbling, running solo with the ball, passing or nudging a ball through someone's legs. That's what a lot of these 'analysis' channels don't cover and just plainly attribute his dribbling ability to height(CoG) and/or hardwork. It's not easy to teach someone to push the ball only 3-5cm when running at high speed with the occasionally sharp cornering while being shoved and blocked by 2 or more players. You either know/develop that skill on your own somehow or you don't.

[@adinansulley8618]

Exactly bro. It’s like he feels his legs as if they are his hands. For example, I can weight a push of the ball with my hands better than with my foot. His feet might even have more “control” than an avg persons hands. On top of that too he’s intelligent exceptional decision making. And oh lord his passing. Like all this things make me think he’s the greatest player now and forever to come.

[@adinansulley8618]

You’ve really made me happy with this your observation. That’s what I’ve always been talking about to my friends. You do all chale.

[@mustafa7vip7]

Its true but not only he is short he has a talent of football that no one got

[@jamemule5326]

There is no science behind messi's dribble it's just pure talent, God gifted talent no science.

[@chavezharding7820]

That's just incorrect

[@fastestfckboi]

true man how can someone say science behind it when it's actually pure magic..

[@cannotthinkofanybetterhandle]

Yup, even the ball being glued to his feet is also God gifted

[@jithus6592]

Ni God gift it's science

[@zumitodenaranja2526]

Lots of players in history have had the pure talent youre talking about. But watch what happen to players who had the talent but didnt start early in his carrers, didnt practice day after day in their hometowns or in football clubs, didnt take care of their mental and physical health. Their talent just didnt reach it's highest levels, Messi on the other hand, because of every factor presented in the vídeo and just really specific events, became the Best in HISTORY in one of the many endeavors that humans can achieve excellence.

[@abdelhakkhalil7684]

"In a conclusion, Messi" is the GOAT, period.

[@williammccarthy4441]

Messi is best ever bcos he’s a mix of Diego Maradona, Xavi and Iniesta , Zidane and Cruyff all in one Genius. Every great strength all these greats have mastered Leo done every single one better and in every game every week he displays all these skills, as good a dribbler he is he’s even a better passer and assister not even mentioning his goals and free kicks, yes he’s all these truly great players in one Genius

[@vincentklimes7288]

Super contet and great artistic,

[@chetanchikhalkar9630]

Science can't explain the skill and ability of a person. Many players have low centre of gravity,why don't they dribble like him.

[@SupereagleChannel]

My thoughts exactly. They never really hammered into the science what makes him special.

[@jfddx...9378]

They lack the ball control and the knowledge of skills such as change of pace and using someone's momentum against them

[@simonvisage738]

Because Messi has extremely good vision. Too Messi everything is in slow motion

[@kgodisomagabe2998]

You are slow. He is not saying only science, he mentions how it contributes to him being special and how it influence his excellent performance if he was tall he would be different.

[@kgodisomagabe2998]

he mentioned how he is so good at reading the game and how hard he's worked on his craft. other players of his size dont have his mind and that answers your question as to why they are not like him.

[@jlgutube]

It's not dribbling and is not the center of gravity--it is pure Football. Messi may not even know why he is the only human who has ever played Football from a child to an adult. All children figure out how to play Football, but then coaches like the one on this video, start teaching them the wrong Football.

[@jamemule5326]

Messi was born to play football there is no science behind they think science can explain everything.

[@AbhishekYadav-lw7eh]

Other fottballers push ball away and run towards it to carry the ball forward while messi carries the ball with himself and that's why it looks like the ball is glued ro his feet. Hence his body is more balance while tackling with other opponents while dribbling and on the otherhand other players spread their legs far to keep the ball in their reach which reduces the effectiveness of strong balance in order to withstand the tacking. If you have observed messi planning carefully you will notice that the ball is mostly below his body and not far away from it while other players had to stretch their legs to keep the ball in thier control. This is reason why messi doesn't fall often compare to other footballer during tackling.

[@Bluelitefilms]

Why Messi didn't win puskas award with his dribbling skills is still unbelievable

[@BrotherBernard-yy4yd]

Fan voted award bro

[@Samplefive1966]

But when fans voted for him, it's called rigged

[@RichD424]

Yea, Messi have scored some the most spectacular goals in football.

[@armusic109]

​@@Samplefive1966 facts

[@youcef5966]

Puskas is for the goals beauty

[@gandoelism]

there's billion of players with Messi's stature. It's his brain, bro. Man got different brain compare to us. It's not about his physique really.

[@richardanwanakak5576]

I totally agree

[@Ed3nborg]

😂

[@ze_kangz932]

His physique is a factor. But not the whole story. Had Messi been taller he'd not been the same player I fear

[@Ed3nborg]

@@ze_kangz932 facts, messi has the most optimal build for high volume dribbling, someone like Leao wont rack up 1000 dribbles

[@alifrahimi1020]

You deserve more subscribers

[@janas2me]

Messi is from another planet nd that's fr💀

[@histrix3568]

I really liked your thumbnail. Beautifully made!!!

[@ShivamVerma-uc7tv]

First messi dribble then science comes into picture.

[@strykersmusic6090]

Love ❤️ ur channel

[@FootballShift]

thank you so much 😊

[@CarlosWalden]

All I have to say is... when you born and build to do something you will be the best at it. Period.

[@cogthusiast1150]

Imagine how hard it is then for players like Ibrahimovic to do what they do when dribbling.

[@Erick10zz]

Even more players like Zidane or Busquets that would dribble while walking, being tall and slow its an even bigger handicap in comparison with tall and fast like Henry or Bale

[@user-qh3mc1jx2w]

This is true. Its the same in basket ball for those who dont know. Allen iverson short best dribbler in the game. This is nothing new. All knows messi dribbling wouldnt have been what it is without he's height. All the other bonuses he worked for it. But its a fact that the main factor for messi success is he's height. If he was taller he wouldn't deliver the same magic as you see today. Shorter people accelerate faster thats why you see many tall people fall. And thats the beauty between Ronaldo and Messi both god given talents with hardwork just 2 different arts painted diffrently. One taller one smaller and the rivalry of the diffrences delivered numbers. Ronaldo strength and force Messi calm and creativity. Ronaldo Tall / strength in legs jumps higher. Power shots at goals and force speed = pure winger/striker + dribbler = force Messi short / acceleration, creativity Precise shots at goals and control of acceleration speed = pure middfielder/striker + dribbler = calm Enjoy them, because football won't be the same after they leave. Their work made football reach it's peak. Mount everest can't save the new players. Their stories and background and today living won't matter. These circumstances won't build a player to be better than messi or ronaldo. They're were the begining in 20's and the end at their 40s. They're from the golden era of football. The game wont ever produce better players after them. Its done

[@cannotthinkofanybetterhandle]

Bro included Sergio Aguero along with Hazard and Sanchez

[@JinhoIzanagawa]

Messi's ability to keep a ball near him while doing so in a start and stop combo is insanely hard to do.

[@chokoon21]

I think alien is the best explanation

[@GastonRamiroLanteri]

Easy... He's so good because he percieves time differently. His reflexes are so stunningly fast that he sees other players literally in "slow motion". You can see it when he plays. He often waits for rivals to make the first move and reacts accordingly, different to other players that set a trap and expect the rival to "bite" then make the killing move. This is why Messi's game is so SIMPLE. Other players dribble in two time moves, Messi does it in one move, because he doesnt need to "cheat" on defenders... He just reacts to what the rival does instead of moving to trigger a reaction then resolve.

[@lightyagami6251]

1:25 facts facts !!

[@Stanley-Wallice]

bro he does those 100 side strides - daily! one punch man.

[@mbofftheradar]

Belenguer had PSG written on his shorts I wonder what that could mean 🤔

[@felipaumtricolor]

The GOAT

[@Max-sc3fp]

Reminder - There are lots of things that science can't explain!

[@rennancavalcanti6526]

Great content!!

[@tadokorovsky9746]

There are tons of football players with the same height of Messi, only a few of them stands out and yet far from Messi's level.

[@DungNgo-zi8jg]

I grew up idolizing ronaldo but I have enough common sense to acknowledge messi is way better. I love ronaldo because of the arrogant talking, the step overs, the speed, the chiseled body, the image, and the story of a person who struggles his whole life which I can relate. Messi does not struggle like that, born genius, and raised supported.

[@IsaacEzra]

U like someones arrogant talks..Are u normal at all

[@DungNgo-zi8jg]

@@IsaacEzra why people like conor mcgregor and floyd mayweather? Its for show. Showmanship n entertainment.

[@angellestat2730]

They were quite short explaning the full math on why center of gravity helps and why his lower height also help him with acceleration and change of direction. There are a lot of factors like friction, inertia, the square cube law, or other that should be explained in more detail. All apply different.

[@KTBD242]

Just analyze Messi and practice

[@cristopher7019]

Another thing is his brain has high relex action he drible with looking oponents leg when oponents start to make move he change direction and run

[@ahnandbalaxinghuaps1341]

tbh, messi's trick that i hav noticed for years is that he always goes to the middle of the pitch. he almost never dribbles from the side. watch a messi goals video for proof

[@awayfrom234........]

When others do it "wow they're so skillful"🔥 When Messi does it "he smol, low centre of gravity, easier for him"😭

[@WhoUgot]

I enjoyed that 😊

[@DungNgo-zi8jg]

Messi is what I call a genius because he does not change. Ronaldo constantly evolves to match the team, what his body allows, and the aging.

[@aocvcc]

and yet hes still consistent at scoring

[@karelaking9445]

In what way does Ronaldo evolve?...Cos he still literally plays the same way he played in Madrid in Juventus.... It's just get the ball,sprint forward and cut back and shoot.... That's all I see him do...

[@DungNgo-zi8jg]

@@karelaking9445 when he was 22, he did a lot of unnecessary step overs which did not scare the defender but he was a beast to be able to drop 40 goals every season. Post 2014 with the knee injury, he was more in the box to score. Messi always relied on skills, and vision. I am a ronaldo fan by the way, not meesi’s fan.

[@karelaking9445]

@@DungNgo-zi8jg Then Messi also evolved from being a typical goal scorer to a Playmaker....When Messi was young,he didn't know much on playmaking,and after years,he became more of a Playmaker who was still competing with goal scorers....You know how crazy that is?....To be the greatest playmaker with the most playmaker award in history and also be the best goal scorer with the most golden boot.... Something Ronaldo can never pull off

[@DungNgo-zi8jg]

@@karelaking9445 nah bro, disagree. Go watch messi at la masia, that el pulga already did the type of assist like when he drives center and chip or curve the ball pass the defensive line for the left-back to puncture the defensive line like he does now with jordi alba. He does not change, he refines.

[@emryselmago]

Wow ....what a channel

[@hlogilehlogonolo5438]

As a 5’10 individual I’m cooked but I swear I’m actually so good at dribbling despite my height

[@ubachiuchendu5385]

5,10 is relatively short

[@muhammedanasks9342]

Kaka is 6,1

[@Jayson_will]

Messi sees what normal human doesn't. Don't compare him with one tap in merchant.

[@R0ron0aZor0]

amazing video

[@FootballShift]

Thank you so much 😊

[@superuser1729]

You are gravely mistaken if U think low centre of gravity contributes to his dribbling ability. You should watch when he was just a kid you'll see that he's always been the greatest dribbler

[@wargreymon2024]

I think you are wrong on the head tilt, the c.o.g. should be lower not higher.

[@מישראושרי]

Somone know which part of the defenders messi looks at during 1v1?

[@FootballShift]

This is an interesting question to look into in one of our next videos. Thanks for the suggestion 🙌

[@מישראושרי]

​tanks

[@sonicwithglasses131]

Messi looks at their legs, and wait for their movements or messi makes them move

[@anianait]

His physical height might contribute to 7% of it. His mental contributes to 80% of it. Training and skills contribute to 13% of it.

[@JustSomeObject]

coming from a country where most people are around Messi height, yet our footballers are horrible dribblers.

[@mustafa7vip7]

No but like it's true the short people can control the ball and got a gud balance BUT MESSI has a talent that no one got and no one can do like him only if

[@Statsman21]

Is he the shortest player? Why is that one not the best dribbler ever. Just enjoy brilliance and stop trying to find evidence for it

[@carlin5409]

Because we have the time and desire to be like him !

[@Statsman21]

@@carlin5409 no amount of hardwork can make anyone play this. His style comes from pure raw talent

[@carlin5409]

But it sure can help me become my best dam self! Through learning and applying his strategies!

[@JonasVaughn-in4hw]

this video is beautiful😍

[@iganpparamarta8813]

Next video : why CR7 is not even in the top 10 dribbler of all time AND why CR7's dribbling is not as bad as you might think.

[@ELECTRICSALEH]

Gained a sub ❤❤

[@mejiagrey830]

Beautiful worl

[@ffj1125]

I would love to see reactors watch this video! This is excellent!

[@NicolasRomeroPiedrahitaSanRami]

But 2008 Ronaldo wasn’t short but he was good at dribbling?

[@JonasVaughn-in4hw]

yea..not like Messi tho. Messi be like:🍰

[@intjrovert9611]

he just did stepovers, not dribbling

[@patriciaabiola6277]

Can a tall person dribble like Him

[@suiiiiiiiiii4780]

Yup

[@arthurleywin4307]

No

[@beastyff1792]

Broooo when I wanted to press the subscribe button I thought I was going to see 1.58 million subs or something like that already Not 3.4 k!

[@hazzak4354]

"Aiden Hazord" Fucken computer generated voice

[@rodrigogaray8230]

No science in here. Basicallly Messi can dribble because he worked hard

[@yardenleshem4934]

“Aidan Hazord”

[@RIO-..]

🐢 lovers TAKE NOTE... This IS what dribbling IS...! Not crappy step overs that buddy does.. like his idol...! Both🗑️

[@brammanandrajkumar6971]

❤

[@VisheshDeepFootball]

Everything was fine but from when did Aguero became a prolific dribbler 😂 I mean R9 is available as an example.

[@Jolgeable]

Or Romario, who was 167cm tall.

[@IsaacEzra]

I dont agree with u...There are so many short players out there..even more shorter than Messi..yet cant dribble and hold the ball like Leo...he is simply the best

[@azariahbulus4911]

that's because apart from the physics, Messi has mastered the skill better. The point is that shorter players should have an advantage in dribbling but skill level also matters. (Messi has both ✅️ ✅️

[@nheza]

This video explained that short players have more advantages when it comes to dribbling ability. And added why messi is one step ahead compared to other short players like generics, talent and dedication.

[@BattleheartDLS]

Football Sh*t Then there should be at least 200million asian Lionel Messi Stupid theory

[@Stanley-Wallice]

wtf is a dribble? you score one every couple of meters for you player stats or something?

[@slayerftwrongdoers8657]

Imagine R9 achieving this feat at his 20s, with no physical advantages akeen to Messi and pulling skills on top of that. He successfully dribbled 80 times and scored in an empty net. Just consider this feat alone.

[@bobboberson2024]

STUPID AI narrator. Anyway, I think "The Chosen One" said it best: You don't teach Messi. He already knows everything.

[@chibuikeoffu]

Was looking for a comment to call out the AI

[@Anand_Messi]

Are you mad

[@UncoveringTruth732]

Yahushua is Yahuah

[@theonlymello]

AI CONTENT IS SO BAD FOR KZbin

[@MisterMan-b6r]

Dumbest argument to explain Messi’s exceptional talent. By this logic, the taller the basketball player the better he plays(?) Idiotic !!

[@fuvet]

Touching the ball less than 5 times in 1.5 hours and that being a lot shows how boring soccer is.

[@sneakykidugo]

You didn't even mention thw fact that it's mainly because he's left footed so hes going through everyone's weak side

[@gilfernando7623]

Messi dribbling is nothing compared to Maradona, R9, Ronaldinho, Neymar!

[@thomasanderson2384]

still feeding yourself lies

[@EllisAnimalDefender]

Thank you for giving me something to laugh and to feel good about, I’ll come back to this video whenever I’m feeling a blue to get a good laugh and when I feel low self esteem I’ll just thank god that I’m not you and I’ll feel so much better, the level of ignorance in your comment is disproportionate levels

[@snowycotton8889]

He focuses on efficiency, tricks can get you past 1 or 2 defenders but it wastes too much time and energy. Trickwise yeah those guys is better than him

[@Dinozor3]

yes his dribbling is far superior

[@lightyagami6251]

because messi is far superior to them

[@cassandraguzman6638]

Still love to watch Brazilian skills better over his

[@michellelarson9983]

more like footbal shit: hazard alexis sanches are dribler now? have you heard BRAZILIANS? and then go to pysic lesson explain gravity..wayy to much unnecessary bs

[@footballshorts2677]

Messi might be unaware of this science😂

[@MrMz4eva]

😂😂👍🏻