Kevin De Bruyne is by far one of the best players in the Premier League, and he has now become the second-highest assisted in the history of the English top flight. In this article, we will take a look at the top five players with the most assists in the league.
Top 5 Premier League players with the most assists
5. Frank Lampard – 102 assists in 609 games
Lampard is hailed as one of Chelsea’s best ever players, and his presence in the top five players with the most assists justifies why he is such a revered figure in England. He featured for Manchester City and West Ham United too, and won the Premier League title thrice.
4. Wayne Rooney – 103 assists in 491 games
Rooney played for Manchester United and Everton, and is the only player with 200+ goals and 100+ assists in the Premier League. He won the PL title five times in a legendary career where he was hailed as one of the best players of his generation.
3. Cesc Fabregas – 111 assists in 350 games
Fabregas featured for Arsenal from 2004 before his transfer back to Barcelona. He later returned to sign for Chelsea, and finished as the second-highest assist provider in the league at the time. The Spanish midfielder is hailed as one of the players with the best vision in the history of the league.
2. Kevin De Bruyne – 112 assists in 259 games
Kevin De Bruyne is one of the greatest playmakers in PL history:
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▪️ 112 assists (2nd all-time)
▪️ 10+ assists in six different seasons
▪️ 10 assists in just 17 games this year
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De Bruyne’s achievement is incredibly significant when you consider it took him 91 games lesser than Fabregas to make it to 112 assists. The Belgian has won the PL title five times, establishing himself as a key player for Manchester City. However, he will need 50 more assists to beat the record, which seems unlikely if he does move away from England in the next few years.
1. Ryan Giggs – 162 assists in 632 games
Giggs’ longevity allowed him to win 13 Premier League titles and make an incredible 632 appearances, all for Manchester United. He provided 162 assists in his career, which spanned 23 years – a feat that might not be matched anytime soon.
