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Sometimes scoring goals is easier than creating them. It is not everyone's cup of tea to assist on a regular basis yet many players have done it successfully in their careers.
This year has been no different as plenty of creative players have assisted their teammates very frequently. Some of them have even gone on to link up well with a specific teammate and created a prolific partnership.
Midfielders have supplied the most assists in 2021
Top quality midfielders have done really well in assisting their teammates this calendar year. There are some big name players on this list but surprisingly no Premier League player has been able to make it.
Even the dynamic Bruno Fernandes missed out on making it into the top five as players from the Bundesliga have dominated this list. Without further ado, let's have a look at the top assist recorders of 2021.
Note: All stats are as per Transfermarkt
#5 Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich)
Leroy Sane made his identity when he played for Manchester City in the Premier League for almost four seasons. Post that, the German decided to join Bayern Munich in 2020 and has been there ever since.
The talismanic winger has been quite impressive with the Bavarian club, creating goals from wide positions. Leroy Sane recorded 10 assists in the Bundesliga last season and has improved well this season.
In the 2021-22 season, he has already assisted five times in just 14 league starts for Bayern Munich. Leroy Sane's total tally of assists in 2021 amounts to 19.
#4 Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund)
Marco Reus has been a very unlucky player when it comes to being appreciated in the truest sense. When many of his teammates left for bigger clubs, the German remained loyal and stayed with Borussia Dortmund.
He has been with them since 2012 and is a vital player for the Black and Yellows. Marco Reus registered 14 assists across all competitions last season, contributing time and again despite struggling with injuries.
In 2021, the German forward recorded 22 assists. The Borussia Dortmund captain has led his team by example as he hopes to win some silverware with them in the near future.
#3 Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain)
Paris Saint-Germain have developed a world-class squad and it has only got better with the addition of Lionel Messi in the summer transfer window. Despite the Argentine's arrival, Kylian Mbappe remains one of their best players.
The Frenchman has been a wonderful player for the French giants using his quick pace, lovely dribbling and amazing goal-scoring abilities. It is difficult to compete with Kylian Mbappe in a one-on-one situation. What does not get enough attention, however, is his skill to create goals.
The youngster is great at bringing his teammates into the game and has done that very well this year. Kylian Mbappe has recorded 22 assists in 2021, out of which nine have come in Ligue 1 in the 2021-22 campaign.
#2 Filip Kostic (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Filip Kostic is quite accustomed to German football given that he has played for three different clubs in seven years. Currently at Eintracht Frankfurt, the Serbian is an important player for them.
One of the best things about Filip Kostic is his versatility. He can play almost anywhere on the left side of the pitch and is most often seen in left midfield. The 29-year-old has been quite creative for Frankfurt using his sweet left foot.
Last season, Filip Kostic registered 14 assists in the Bundesliga. His form has only got better in the 2021-22 campaign as he has already recorded six assists in 16 league appearances. The Serbian has made 25 assists this calendar year.
#1 Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
There is no doubt how great Thomas Muller has been for Bayern Munich and the German national team. Playing in different attacking positions, the 32-year-old is still a very productive figure in front of goal.
Using his sharpness, amazing positioning and quick thinking, Muller has been very innovative on the field. Last season, the German registered 19 assists in the Bundesliga, playing in just 32 matches. His link-up with Robert Lewandowski was a delight to watch.
Like many on this list, Thomas Muller has seen a surge in his form in the 2021-22 season. With 13 assists in 17 league appearances, the 2014 World Cup winner has been brutally effective in being creative in front of goal. He has assisted 32 times in 2021, the most by any player in Europe's top five leagues.
