Amazing Lee Kang-in climbs to the top of the entire World Cup rankings 'again'... his ability to succeed with dribbles after passing is also 'top-class'

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Lee Kang-in (25, Paris Saint-Germain), the undisputed ace of the South Korean national football team, is demonstrating a standout presence in the entire 2026 FIFA North American World Cup. After rising to the top of the overall rankings in passing grade indicators, he has now firmly claimed the top spot among all players in dribbling indicators.

Football statistics media Scouting Stats released the rankings on the 24th (Korea time) based on the number of successful dribbles by players participating in the North American World Cup. Lee Kang-in successfully dribbled no fewer than nine times in two matches. While the figure matches Tahit Tong (Sheffield United), the striker of the Curaçao national team, the media placed Lee Kang-in at the top of the ranking table.

In fact, Lee Kang-in successfully completed five dribbles in the Group A first match against the Czech Republic and four in the second match against Mexico. His success rate was also high. In the match against the Czech Republic, he recorded 83% (6 attempts, 5 successful), and in the match against Mexico, he recorded 80% (5 attempts, 4 successful). Coincidentally, Choo Lee Kang-in, who recorded the same figures, also achieved the same success rate, succeeding in 5 out of 6 (83%) in the Germany match and 4 out of 5 (80%) in the Ecuador match.

In fact, Lee Kang-in started as a right-sided attacker in both the Czech Republic and Mexico matches, moving broadly deep into the midfield and playing a key role in the South Korean national team's attack. Only Lee Kang-in and three center-backs and the goalkeeper played the full 90 minutes without substitution in the first and second group stage matches. Among midfielders and attacking resources, Lee Kang-in is the only one continuing to play the full match. This also signifies that he is a core player in Hong Myung-bo's team.

Moreover, Lee Kang-in had previously risen to the top of the entire World Cup rankings in passing grades evaluated by sports data analysis firm Gradient Sports. At that time, Lee Kang-in drew attention by ranking first among all players in the World Cup in scores that were broken down into passes under pressure, chance creation, and assists. Now, with his position at the very top of the World Cup in dribbling indicators, he has proven his unique class.

Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in prepares for the final Group A match of the tournament against South Africa, which will be held at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico on the 25th at 10 a.m. Korea. If South Korea secures at least a draw on this day, it can confirm its advancement to the Round of 32 early. Lee Kang-in received one caution in the Mexico match, so if he receives another caution in this match, he will be unable to participate in the Round of 32 due to disciplinary action.

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