Top 5 players with the most assists in Premier League history
On Tuesday night, during the Premier League 2023-24 match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, Kevin de Bruyne became the player to have the second-most number of Premier League assists of all time. He was in the third position earlier, but with his assist to Erling Haaland for the first goal of the match, de Bruyne broke the record and moved to the second position.
Here we will take a glance at the top 5 players who have the most assists in Premier League history.
| S. No. | Player | Country | Assists |
| 1 | Ryan Giggs | Wales | 162 |
| 2 | Kevin de Bruyne | Belgium | 112 |
| 3 | Cesc Fabregas | Spain | 111 |
| 4 | Wayne Rooney | England | 103 |
| 5 | Frank Lampard | England | 102 |
Ryan Giggs (162 assists)
Ryan Giggs is a great Welsh footballer best remembered for his lengthy career with Manchester United, where he played from 1990 until 2014, making over 900 games. He won 13 Premier League titles with the club and is largely regarded as one of the league’s greatest players, distinguished by his outstanding skill and longevity.
Kevin de Bruyne (112 assists)
One of the best players that the Premier League has seen is Kevin de Bruyne. He is a god-gifted football talent who has played an instrumental role in Manchester City’s success in the league over the past few years. De Bruyne is undoubtedly an absolute machine when it comes to playing skillful football.
Kevin De Bruyne is one of the greatest playmakers in PL history:
▪️ 112 assists (2nd all-time)
▪️ 10+ assists in six different seasons
▪️ 10 assists in just 17 games this yearPhenomenal 🪄 pic.twitter.com/DYbxSy7TG1
— B/R Football (@brfootball) May 15, 2024
Cesc Fabregas (111 assists)
Cesc Fàbregas, a well-known Spanish footballer, flourished in the Premier League with Arsenal and Chelsea. Known for his vision and passing, he made big contributions to both clubs, winning two Premier League titles with Chelsea. Fàbregas also had successful seasons with Barcelona and AS Monaco, highlighting his productive career in European football.
Wayne Rooney (103 assists)
Wayne Rooney, a legendary English footballer, primarily played in the Premier League for Everton and Manchester United. He began and completed his Premier League career at Everton, but his best years were spent at Manchester United, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer and also broke numerous records.
Frank Lampard (102 assists)
Frank Lampard, a legendary English footballer, is renowned for his midfield skills and goal-scoring abilities. He predominantly represented Chelsea in the Premier League, where he became the club’s all-time leading scorer. Lampard also played for West Ham United and Manchester City before starting a successful coaching career.
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