5 current Manchester United stars with the most number of assists for the club

Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world. Staying true to a reputation like that, the Red Devils have justified it and had some big players at their disposal.

Some of those players were masters in creating goals and that too with utter ease. The likes of Ryan Giggs, Eric Cantona, Wayne Rooney and many others have been some of the finest goal-creators Manchester United have had in their history.

Manchester United have some talented playmakers in their current squad

Even right now, the Manchester United squad has some excellent players with great creative abilities. The arrival of Bruno Fernandes has surely changed the definition of creation given his high standards and consistent contribution in creating goals.

The Portuguese though ranks 19th in the all-time assists charts for Manchester United. While he has some ground to his make, let's have a look at some of the currently active players with the highest number of assists for the Red Devils.

Note: All values are as per Transfermarkt

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#5 Juan Mata (47 assists)

Derby County v Manchester United - Pre-Season Friendly

It was surprising when Juan Mata joined Manchester United from Chelsea in 2014. Nonetheless, the move worked out well for the Spaniard as he became one of United's key members in the team.

Historically, Mata has been known for his playmaking and creative abilities. He certainly showed at Chelsea how he can be brutally effective in creating goals. With the class that oozes from his left foot, the Spanish midfielder has been an asset for the clubs he has played for.

Mata has assisted in a considerable number of goals at Manchester United. In his eight seasons with the Red Devils, the former Valencia midfielder has assisted in 47 goals.

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#4 Paul Pogba (49 assists)

Manchester United v Villarreal CF: Group F - UEFA Champions League

The French midfielder is a massive asset in midfield when he's on song. Paul Pogba has immense talent and can be very difficult to control in his prime form.

With the France national team, the former Juventus midfielder has shown how effective and dictating he can be. For some reason the same form has not been replicated at club level with Manchester United. That being said, Pogba can turn it around and is already showing positive signs this season having assisted in seven goals in the Premier League.

To date, the 28-year old has assisted in 49 goals. He's shy of only one assist to move up the charts and it is very likely that by the end of the season, he might climb the ladder significantly.

#3 Anthony Martial (50 assists)

Manchester United v Sheffield United - Premier League

Manchester United have some amazing forwards at their disposal. Anthony Martial could be considered one of them but for some reason, the Frenchman hasn't been doing well since last season.

One of the biggest problems with Anthony Martial has been his attitude and approach to the game. The French forward has been found guilty of taking a lethargic approach to his game and lacked the intensity needed on the pitch. That being said, the former AS Monaco winger has contributed significantly in goals over the six seasons he has been with the Red Devils.

To date, Martial has assisted in 50 goals. With his amazing dribbling and nimble footwork, the 25-year old has the ability to beat players and create goals. If he manages to turn his form around this season, it could be of massive help to Manchester United.

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#2 Marcus Rashford (56 assists)

Manchester City v Manchester United - Premier League

Manchester United have had some fine players coming through their ranks in the recent past and Marcus Rashford is one of them. The Englishman has been a delight to watch with his blistering pace and ability to ruffle the opponents from the wide areas.

In his United career so far, Rashford has been most effective when playing as a left-winger. His dribbling and close control allows him to beat and distract defenders. At the age of 23, the English forward has become a very important player for Manchester United and it speaks volumes of the talents he possesses.

To date, Rashford has had 56 assists to his name. With seven more assists he can surpass Antonio Valencia and Eric Cantona in the all-time assists chart. This is destined to happen and it could possibly happen this season itself.

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#1 Cristiano Ronaldo (69 assists)

Manchester United v Newcastle United - Premier League

There is almost nothing that Cristiano Ronaldo cannot do on a football pitch. The Portuguese has been a sensation for more than 15 years now and is still going so strong with his game.

In his early days, Ronaldo was a monster on the wings with his mind-boggling dribbling skills and nimble footwork. Toying with the defender was an easy task for him and he used to do it with utter ease. Over time, the Portugal captain has transitioned into the striker role and preferred to play centrally.

That does not mean that he's not capable of assisting goals anymore. He's still a big threat in the attack, whether it's to score or to create goals. To date, he has recorded 69 assists for Manchester United and will be looking to add a few more in his second spell with the Premier League giants.