Premier League becomes competitive everyday, top goal scorers are celebrated. It is necessary to also celebrate the player who provides the passes. Many players are known for setting up their teammate for glory. We’re talking about the players with the most assists in the Premier League, the true masterminds of the game.
In this article we shall be listing some iconic player who have carved their names in the premier league playmakers history book. From the legendary creative genius of Thierry Henry to the current maestros like Kevin De Bruyne and Bruno Fernandes.
Top players with the most assists in Premier League history
While goals steals the show and make headlines, assists is the building block of any successful team today. So when it comes to the player with the most assists in the premier league, few names spring up which are:
1. Ryan Giggs
Manchester United playmaker Ryan Giggs recorded an amazing bag of assists during his time playing active football. He had 169 assist in the English Premier while playing for Manchester United.
Giggs’ ability to deliver accurate crosses and his telepathic understanding with his teammates made him a constant threat on the left flank.
The Wales National player scored 168 goals in his 963 appearance and 260 all time assist in professional football. Ryan Giggs is no doubt one of the playmaker football has ever had.
Ryan Giggs football achievements
- 2x Footballer of the Year for Wales (1996, 2006)
- 2x Champions League Winner with Manchester United (1999, 2008)
- FIFA Club World Cup Winner with Manchester United (2009)
- 13x English Champion with Manchester United (1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1999 – 2001, 2003, 2007 – 2009, 20011, 2013)
- UEFA Super Cup Winner with Manchester United (1991)
- 4x English FA Cup Winner with Manchester United (1994, 1996, 1999, 2004)
- 4x English League Cup with Manchester United (1992, 2006, 2009, 2010)
- 9x English Super Cup Winner with Manchester United (1994, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2014)
- Intercontinental Cup Winner with Manchester United (1999)
2. Cesc Fàbregas
Another name that deserves to be mentioned is Cesc Fàbregas. The Spanish midfielder recorded 217 assists in his entire career and 118 assists in the English premier league. Making 350 appearance in the English premier league and scoring 50 goals.
Fabregas possessed exceptional vision and an uncanny ability to split defenses with his incisive passes. His time at Arsenal and later Chelsea showcased his immense playmaking prowess.
Cesc Fàbregas football achievements
- Top Goal Scorer Under-17 World Championship (2003)
- World Cup Winner with Spain (2010)
- 2 European Champion with Spain (2008, 2012)
- FIFA Club World Cup with Spain (2012)
- 2x English Champion with Chelsea (2015, 2017)
- Spanish Champion with Barcelona (2013)
- UEFA Super Cup Winner with Barcelona (2012)
- EUROPA League Cup Winner with Chelsea (2019)
- 2x English FA Cup Winner with Arsenal in 2005 and Chelsea 2018
- Spanish Cup Winner with Barcelona (2012)
- 2x Spanish Super Cup Winner with Barcelona (2012, 2014)
- English League Cup Winner with Chelsea (2015)
- 2x English Super Cup Winner with Arsenal (2004, 2005)
3. Kevin De Bruyne
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has been exceptional since his arrival in the English Premier league. Kevin De Bruyne has recorded 103 assists in the premier league in just 244 appearance, the Belgium looks promising and might end up breaking Manchester United premier league assist record.
Obviously Kevin De Bruyne creativity is behind Pep’s success at Manchester City, scoring 60 goals and giving assists to Haaland and his teammate in almost every game.
Kevin De Bruyne achievement
- 3x Footballer of the Year (Germany 2015, England 2020, 2021)
- 2x TM Player of the Season (England 2020, 2022)
- 2x Manchester City Player of the Year (2020, 2022)
- Top Goal Scorer (2016)
- Champions League Winner with Manchester City (2023)
- FIFA Club World Cup with Manchester City (2024)
- 5x English Champion with Manchester City (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)
- UEFA Super Cup Winner with Manchester City (2023)
- 2x English FA Cup Winner with Manchester City (2019, 2023)
- German Cup Winner with Wolfburg (2015)
- 5x English League Cup with Manchester City (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
- German Super Cup Winner with Wolfburg (2016)
- 2x English Super Cup Winner (2019, 2020)
- Belgium Champion with KRC Genk (2011)
- Belgium Cup Winner with KRC Genk (2009)
- Belgium Super Cup Winner with KRC Genk (2012)
4. Bruno Fernandes
Bruno Fernandes who recently joined Manchester United has found it quite easy to integrate easily. The Portuguese sensation, has quickly made a name for himself since joining Manchester United. His ability to unlock defenses with his precise through balls and set-piece deliveries has resulted in numerous assists
Bruno has occasionally rescue his team Manchester united most especially providing several assists for his team. Fernandes’ impact on Manchester United’s attacking play has been nothing short of remarkable.
Despite having just 144 appearance in the English premier league, Bruno has scored 47 goals and recorded 36 assists already.
Bruno Fernandes achievement and Titles
- 2x Footballer of the Year (2018, 2019)
- 2x Top Goal Scorer with Portugal and UEFA Europa league (2019, 2020)
- Manchester United Player of the Year (2020)
- TM Player of the Season (2019)
- UEFA Nations League Winner (2019)
- English League Cup with Manchester United (2023)
- Portuguese Cup Winner (2019)
- Portuguese League Winner (2018, 2019)
The players with the most assists in the Premier League possess a unique set of skills that make them the true masterminds of the game. From their ability to deliver pinpoint crosses to their exceptional vision and playmaking instincts, Ryan Giggs, Cesc Fàbregas, Kevin De Bruyne, Bruno Fernandes have left an indelible mark on Premier League history.
Ryan Giggs still remains the player with the highest premier league assist with over 169 assists in the epl
Kelvin De Bruyne has more assists with much premier league appearance compare to Bruno Fernandes
