The Premier League assist leaders table ranks every playmaker in the 2025-26 season by total assists, updated after each round of fixtures.
Creativity is one of the hardest things to measure in soccer, but assists tell part of the story. The table below tracks who is creating the most goals this season. See also the Golden Boot race and the full stats hub. With the run-in underway, the season’s leading creators are entering the decisive weeks.
While goalscorers often grab the headlines, the creative forces behind them are equally celebrated, with the Premier League Playmaker award recognizing the player with the most assists in a Premier League season.
This award, introduced in 2018, has been dominated by Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, who has won it a record three times.
The record for the most assists in Premier League in a single campaign is 20, a benchmark set by Thierry Henry in 2002-03 and matched by De Bruyne in 2019-20. These players showcase the importance of vision and passing in the modern game.
When it comes to the most Premier League assists of all time, Ryan Giggs of Manchester United holds the record with an incredible tally of 162. His longevity and consistent creativity set a high bar for any aspiring playmaker.
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