Top 10 Players With The Most Assists in a Premier League Season

November 21, 2020

Today we are going to take a look at the top ten players with the most Premier League assists in one season. Football games are decided by scoring goals and that is why it is of no surprise that strikers and wingers take away all the glory. Finishing is an important part of the game but creating the chances and providing chances is a more important factor of football. The providers should also be given the credit they deserve.

Providing assists is an art in itself not everyone can find the spaces needed to provide the assists. Not everyone can find the pocket of spaces between the defenders to get the striker running behind the defenders. So providing assist is not an easy thing to do and only players with a good vision can find a pocket of spaces to deliver a through ball for the strikers to finish.

So without further ado, let’s get into the topic and find out the players with most assists in the Premier League in one season.

10. Eric Cantona

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Manchester United legend Eric Cantona is number 10 on the list of players with the most assists in Premier League in one season. Eric Cantona was the catalyst of Manchester United who sparked their dominance in England and Europe under Sir Alex Ferguson.

The legend Eric Cantona joined Manchester United in 1992 and in his very first season with the club, he provided 15 assists in a single season. His play-making skills helped Manchester United win their first Premier League title. Eric Cantona is definitely one of the best Premier League players and he is also among the top 10 players with most Premier League assists in one season.

9. David Beckham

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Former England and Manchester United legendary play-maker, David Beckham is at number 9 in the list of players with the highest assists in a Premier League season. David Beckham was popular for his ability to provide extra-ordinary crosses and his ability to take free-kicks as well. The English international was very good with a dead-ball.

His two corner deliveries helped Manchester United win the Champions League in 1999, followed by his record-breaking Premier League season where he provided 15 assists in a single season. David Beckham’s play-making abilities helped Manchester United win their second successive Premier League title. Beckham finished the season as the league’s highest assist provider, the third time in a four-season period in which he achieved the record.

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8. Robert Pires

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Former Arsenal winger and French international, Robert Pires is at number 8 on our list of players with the most Premier League assists in one season. Robert Pires had a slow start to his career at Arsenal under Arsene Wenger but he quickly adapted to the atmosphere. He proved his worth to the manager during the 2001/02 Premier League season.

During the 2001/02 Premier League season, the French international provided 15 assists in a single EPL season which helped Arsenal win the Premier League. The London club then went on to win the FA Cup to make it a domestic double in a single season.

7. David Silva

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Manchester City legend and Spanish international David Silva is number 7 on our rankings of top ten players with the most assists in the Premier League in one season. The Spaniard is one of the most consistent playmakers in the Premier League, constantly providing assists to the strikers who finish off beautiful goals. David Silva has been at Manchester City for ten seasons now. The Spaniard is currently playing for the Spanish side Real Sociedad.

The Spanish playmaker has been the catalyst for Manchester City’s recent success in English football. His best season was the 2011/12 season when he provided 15 assists in a single Premier League season. Silva’s tally of 15 assists during the 2011/12 season helped Manchester City win their first EPL title in 44 years.

6. Christian Eriksen

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Former Tottenham player Christian Eriksen is among the Premier League’s leading playmakers in recent seasons. The North London club signed Christian Eriksen for £11.5m and he has been arguably the best signing Tottenham has ever made. The Danish international left the club in 2019 and is currently an Inter Milan player.

Christian Eriksen provided a total of 49 assists in six seasons at Tottenham. His best season came in the 2016/17 season when he provided 15 assists in a single Premier League season.

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5. Leroy Sane

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Former Manchester City winger and German international Leroy Sane is at number 5 on our rankings of players with the highest assists in a Premier League season. Leroy Sane left Manchester City this summer and is currently a Bayern Munich player. The German international has to be one of the best signings Pep Guardiola has made in his managerial career.

Leroy Sane provided 15 assists in a single season and helped Manchester City win the Premier League 2017/18. The German was also crowned PFA Young Player of the season after his fine performances for Manchester City.

4. Frank Lampard

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Former Chelsea player and English international, Frank Lampard is at number 4 on our rankings of players with the most Premier League assists in one season. Frank Lampard has to be the best midfielder to ever play for Chelsea FC. Super Frank will always be a class apart from the others. He lived up to his name “Super Frank” on many occasions for Chelsea FC.

Frank Lampard holds the record for being the highest-scoring midfielder in the Premier League. During the 2004/05 season, Frank Lampard provided 18 assists in a single season in the Premier League. Frank’s tally of 18 assists helped Chelsea win their first Premier League title in 50 years.

Frank Lampard’s performances saw him being named FWA Footballer of the Year and PFA Fans’ Player of the Year, whilst he also finished runner-up to Ronaldinho for the Ballon d’Or.

3. Mesut Ozil

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Ex-Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil is ranked number 3 on the list of players with the most assists in a Premier League season. Though he may not be in his prime anymore, the prime Mesut Ozil caused havoc for the opposition defenders. The German international is arguably the best playmaker the great club of Arsenal has ever seen.

During the 2015/16 season, Mesut Ozil provided a staggering 19 assists in a single Premier League season that saw him come within one assist of breaking the Premier League’s all-time assist record. Arsenal ended up runner-up in the Premier League the same season. Ozil is currently number four on the list of players with the most assists in football history.

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2. Kevin de Bruyne

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Kevin de Bruyne holds the joint record for providing the most number of assists in a single Premier League season. He shares the record with Thierry Henry. During the 2019/20 EPL season, Kevin de Bruyne provided a staggering 20 assists in a single Premier League season, equaling the record held by Thierry Henry. The Belgian international is one of the finest midfielders the EPL has ever seen and he is also one of the top paid player in the Premier League.

“I always joked with Henry in the national team, even at Vincent Kompany’s testimonial this year. I saw him and said ‘I’m coming for you this year’,” Kevin de Bruyne said in an interview with The Athletic.

“I hold the record. [De Bruyne] said the other day that he wants to beat it,” Henry said in a Puma broadcast this year. “But I told him that with those 20 assists, you will have to score 24 goals as well! Not only assists!”

1. Thierry Henry

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Former Arsenal player and French International Thierry Henry currently hold the record for most assists in an EPL season. Kevin de Bruyne has equaled his record. But the record is yet to be broken. He is number one on the list of players with the most assists in Premier League history.

During the 2002/03 season, the French sensation provided 20 assists and scored 24 goals in a stunning individual season. Thierry Henry’s insane individual performances saw him win the Frenchman the PFA Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year awards.

A prolific goal-scorer and playmaker, Thierry Henry remains one of the best players in the history of the Premier League.

Most Assists in a Premier League Season Full List

Rank Player Name Assists Season
1 Thierry Henry 20 2002/03
2 Kevin de Bruyne 20 2019/20
3 Mesut Ozil 19 2015/16
4 Frank Lampard 18 2005/06
5 Leroy Sane 15 2017/18
6 Christian Eriksen 15 2016/17
7 David Silva 15 2011/12
8 Robert Pires 15 2001/02
9 David Beckham 15 1999/00
10 Eric Cantona 15 1992/93

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