{
  "id": 18702314,
  "title": "👑 Is this why Klopp wants him? Bundesliga star is Europe's dribble king!",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/is-this-why-klopp-wants-him-bundesliga-star-is-europes-dribble-king",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:37:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-klopp-wants-him-bundesliga-113700431.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brajan Gruda, a 22-year-old RB Leipzig midfielder, has been named in Germany coach Jürgen Klopp's squad, surprising fans who were unaware of his inclusion. Despite never having made a senior international debut due to an abdominal muscle injury, Gruda continues to impress with his dribbling skills. The midfielder has contributed two assists in six Bundesliga appearances, a modest stat at first glance. However, what truly sets him apart is his dribbling prowess. With an average of 6.1 successful dribbles per 90 minutes, Gruda is Europe's leading dribbler across the top five leagues. This impressive statistic is followed by global stars Yan Diomande (4.4) and Lamine Yamal (4.3). This news is sure to delight German football fans, who can now anticipate witnessing Gruda's flair and talent in the upcoming matches against Serbia and the Netherlands.",
  "summary": "More than a few fans were probably surprised, at the very least, to see Brajan Gruda named in Germany coach Jürgen Klopp’s squad on Thursday.The 22-year-old RB Leipzig player has yet to make his se...",
  "key_points": [
    "Brajan Gruda, 22, included in Germany's squad",
    "Dribbles 6.1 times per 90 minutes, leading Europe",
    "Expected to play against Serbia and Netherlands"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}