Top 10 players with most assists in Premier League history
Sep 8, 2016 at 12:27 PM
It is quite safe to say that assists in football have never been as important as now. The likes of Mesut Ozil, Andres Iniesta, Juan Mata have become superstars of the game because of their ability to pass the ball which can lead to goals. With statistics being a major part of the game nowadays, the assists are becoming as crucial as goals.
And so here we are presenting to you top 10 players with the most assists in Premier League history :
10. Ryan Giggs:
At number ten is Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs. The former Welsh international made 44 assists throughout his illustrious career. Making his professional debut for the club in 1991, Giggs spent the next 23 years at United and played an astonishing 632 games and scored 109 goals.
9. Leighton Baines:
He started his career at Wigan Athletic before joining Everton in 2007. Playing as a left-back, Baines has recorded 47 assists so far in the Premier League. He has also found the back of the net on 28 occasions in the league.
8. Robin Van Persie:
The Dutch international is currently plying his trade for Turkey outfit Fenerbahce but before that he spent 10 glorious years in the Premier League playing for Arsenal and Manchester United. He recorded 52 assists during his stay in England. The Dutchman also scored an impressive 144 goals in the Premier League.
7. Frank Lampard:
The Chelsea legend, who also played for West Ham United and Manchester City in the Premier League, has recorded 52 assists in the English top flight football. He found the back of the net on 177 occasions during his illustrious career.
6. Steven Gerrard:
Currently plying his trade for MLS outfit LA Galaxy, the Liverpool legend stayed in the Premier League for 18 years and played 536 games. He recorded 56 assists throughout his career and also 125 goals during his celebrated career at Anfield.
5. David Silva:
Despite being in the Premier League for only five years, the Spain international has taken the fifth position in this list with 58 assists so far. He joined Manchester City in 2010 from Valencia and has played 374 games so far and has scored 64 goals.
4. Ashley Young:
Currently playing for Manchester United, Young has recorded 62 assists so far in the Premier League. He has also played for Watford and Aston Villa before joining United in 2011. He has played 285 League games so far and has scored 93 goals.
3. James Milner:
Currently playing for Liverpool, the England international has also represented Leeds, Swindon Town, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Manchester City.So far he has recorded 63 assists in the Premier League in 419 games.
2. Wayne Rooney:
Manchester United star Wayne Rooney has recorded 78 assists so far in an illustrious career. He joined United in 2004 from Everton and has played 438 league games till now. His goal tally in the league is 194.
1. Cesc Fabregas:
Sitting at the top in this list is Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas. The Spain international has an impressive 86 assists to his name. He has also played for Arsenal in the league. Overall he has played 284 league games and has scored 43 goals.