Football, also known as soccer, is the most popular sport in the world. Goals are often the measure of a player’s success, but assists are also a crucial part of a team’s performance. An assist is when a player passes the ball to a teammate who then scores a goal. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 players with the most assists in football history.
1. Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is widely considered to be one of the best football players of all time. He currently holds the record for the most assists in La Liga history with 191 assists in 520 appearances. He has also registered 42 assists in 151 appearances for the Argentine national team.
2. Ryan Giggs
Ryan Giggs is a Manchester United legend and holds the record for the most assists in Premier League history with 162 assists in 632 appearances. He also has 24 assists in 64 appearances for Wales.
3. Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas has played for several top clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona. He has registered a total of 150 assists in 572 appearances across his career.
4. Mesut Ozil
Mesut Ozil is a German midfielder who has played for top clubs like Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Fenerbahce. He has recorded 126 assists in 435 appearances across his career.
5. Xavi
Xavi is a retired Spanish midfielder who spent most of his career at Barcelona. He has registered 101 assists in 505 appearances for the Catalan club.
6. Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta is another Barcelona legend who has also played for Vissel Kobe in Japan. He has recorded 85 assists in 550 appearances for Barcelona and 13 assists in 139 appearances for the Spanish national team.
7. Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard is a former English midfielder who played for Chelsea and Manchester City. He has recorded 102 assists in 609 appearances across his career.
8. David Beckham
David Beckham is a former English midfielder who has played for top clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, and LA Galaxy. He has recorded a total of 145 assists in 523 appearances across his career.
9. Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry is a retired French forward who played for top clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, and New York Red Bulls. He has recorded a total of 101 assists in 494 appearances across his career.
10. Dennis Bergkamp
Dennis Bergkamp is a retired Dutch forward who played for Arsenal. He has recorded a total of 94 assists in 423 appearances across his career.
Assists are just as important as goals in football, and these players have proven their worth by consistently setting up their teammates for success. Lionel Messi, Ryan Giggs, and Cesc Fabregas are the top three players with the most assists in football history, but all of the players on this list have made significant contributions to their teams and the sport as a whole.
