Top 5 Most Assists in Champions League
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Top Assists In Champions League
Most Assists in Champions League? Who created the most assist in this season’s Champions League competition? After the Champions League final on 11th June, 2023, the football calender for the 2022/23 campaign will be officially done and dusted.
SillySeason thought they’d take a look into who set up the most goals in this year’s tournament (including the final on 11th June).
Assist-makers
The game of football runs with the laws of goals. Whoever scores more goals wins. It is a role which has seen the significance and stardom of attacking players rise much more than the hard working and toiling defenders.
The goalscorers rule the game and so has been the case for many decades now. However, one aspect of attack we often overlook is the creation of the attack itself. The midfielders and shadow strikers move the ball around waiting for the perfect moment to slide a ball through splitting open the defence.
They have extremely high vision and a brilliant mind speed to read the game so fast before it is played. They literally dictate the game by creating the passage of play for the strikers to finish. Here in this list we will pay homage to the best playmakers who make the difficult game look so easy and natural.
Most assists in Champions League
Most of the spotlight goes on the goalscorers, but let’s have a look at who was behind the goals by making the perfect pass or providing an assist for their team-mate.
1. Kevin de Bruyne – Manchester City
The Manchester City midfielder made 6 Champions League assists this season as the English side won their first-ever Champions League trophy.
After finishing in the quarters for the last two years, City under Guardiola were one of the top contenders to go a few steps further this year, but after being drawn against European stalwarts Real Madrid in the sem-final, they weren’t expected to go all the way this time around.
The Belgian midfielder was pivotal in the heart of City’s midfield and helped his team-mates by providing 6 assists in the competition.
2. Vini Junior – Real Madrid
While Rdorygo operated from the right wing, Vini Jr alongside took control of the left wing for Real Madrid’s Champions League matches.
He provided 5 assists throughout the tournament but failed to help his side through to the finals after falling short in the semi-finals against Manchester City. This was the Brazilian best playing year in the Champions League but the youngster showed little or no nerves.
3. Federico Dimarco – Inter Milan
The 25-year-old rose to fame two years back while playing at Hellas Verona on loan. His performances were so impressive that his parent club decided to extend his contract until 2026. He has developed into one of the finest left-backs in Serie A after an impressive season with the Nerazzurri this season.
“On the mental level, I feel more mature,” remarked Dimarco. “When you play many important matches you gain confidence and self-esteem and this has contributed to my growth.”
Dimarco has provided 4 assists in that time alongside his goal-scoring exploits.
4. Leon Goretzka – Bayern Munich
The Bayern team was the surprise package this season. They entertained Europe with some stylish football as the team looked dynamic in attack every time they had the ball. They scored goals for fun and took out teams like PSG and Barcelona before getting demolished by champions Manchester City in the quarter-final of the competition.
The heart breaks for the German team but they performed their hearts out, none more than Leon Goretzka in the midfield. He tallied up 4 assists in front of goal while scoring one as well. It will be worthwhile to see this team again next season should they hold on to their stars.
5. Lionel Messi – PSG
Messi made the top 5 most assists in Champions League 2023. With four assists, Lionel Messi completes our top 5 list and is the last player with the most assists in this season’s Champions League top five.
Messi played for approximately 600 minutes and 7 games in the competition, and also managed to scored four goals in the process.
The 2022-23 season
This has been one of the most tumultuous seasons of the UEFA Champions League. The players have played out of their skin and while some have lost and some have won, they have all shown they are worthy of playing in highest level of European football and are all Champions League material.
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