5 players with most assists for Real Madrid in the 21st century

Real Madrid have been a club who have been placed right at the pinnacle of the sport since the turn of the 21st century. Their magnificent Champions League victories, coupled with their dominant displays in domestic competitions, have made them one of the very best clubs in Europe.

The club's Galacticos across different eras have been a major reason behind their unparalleled success. Each player has been phenomenal in their own regard and has led the team from the front. Superstars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo have all contributed to Madrid's success selflessly.

On that note, let's take a quick look at

5 players with most assists for Real Madrid in the 21st century

#5 Mesut Özil - 80 assists

Real Madrid v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Round of 16

Mesut Özil signed for Real Madrid in the summer of 2010 from the German club Werder Bremen for an estimated €15 million. He went on to become one of Real Madrid's and Germany's most celebrated forwards in the history of the competition.

The German's exceptional vision of creating goalscoring chances is what sets him a league away from other playmakers. His remarkable playmaking saw him turn many results into his team's favor and made him a fan favorite. For Real Madrid Özil has created a grand total of 80 assists.

Özil is a 2014 World Cup winner with the German national team. With Real Madrid, he won La Liga in 2011-12, the Spanish Cup in 2010-11 and the Spanish Super Cup in 2012-13.

#4 Ángel Di María - 87 assists

Real Madrid v Barcelona - Copa del Rey Final

Argentine winger Ángel Di María is major name who has contributed significantly to Real Madrid's successes from 2010 to 2014. It was the period at the end of which they won the famous La Decima, Real Madrid's tenth major European title.

He signed for Madrid from Portuguese club SL Benfica in 2010 on a five year contract for an estimated €25 million transfer fee.

Di María's attacking displays at Madrid were praiseworthy and his assists contributed massively towards the 2011-12 La Liga title, which they won by 100 points. For Madrid, he created a spectacular 87 assists and scored 36 goals.

Ángel Di María is a 2011-12 La Liga winner, a two-time Spanish Cup winner and winner of the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League with Real.

#3 Marcelo - 101 assists

Real Madrid v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Final

Marcelo is surely Real Madrid's and the world's most impressive Brazilian fullback since Roberto Carlos.

The Brazilian's superb runs from the wings and clinical finishing has seen him clinch multiple continental titles at Real Madrid. His spectacular synergy with Cristiano Ronaldo has also seen him create many a goal as a result.

He signed for Real Madrid in the 2007 winter transfer window under former coach Fabio Capello. With Marcelo securing a mainstay role at full-back under several different managers, he racked up a total of 101 assists.

Marcelo is a four-time Champions League winner, a five-time Spanish Champion and a two-time Spanish Cup winner. He is also presently the captain of the Real Madrid squad.

#2 Karim Benzema - 181 assists

Real Madrid CF v Club Atletico de Madrid - La Liga

Karim Benzema is surely one of Real Madrid's most prized assets when it comes to players who have been a major part of their recent successes. The Frenchman has been at the Bernabeu since 2009 and has led from the front under several managerial reigns.

It comes after the permanent and momentary departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, that Benzema has now fully stepped up. His stature in the Real Madrid dressing room has never been higher as he is leading this young Madrid exceptionally.

Benzema has surely been one of the best center forwards in Europe for the past four years now. His goals have even seen Real Madrid lift the 2019/20 La Liga title. As a creator for Madrid, Benzema recorded a total of 181 assists.

Benzema is surely in contention to become their best creator should he continue his fine form in front of goal.

#1 Cristiano Ronaldo - 190 assists

Cristiano Ronaldo is Real Madrid's greatest goalscorer and creator of all-time. He is also arguably the club's greatest player since Alfredo Di Stefano.

In Madrid, Ronaldo has scored a grand total of 450 goals and created 190 assists for his team. The Portuguese was a true superstar in the ranks of Les Merengues and has powered the club to multiple European titles.

Cristiano is a five-time Ballon D'Or winner. With Madrid, he is a four-time Champions League winner, a two-time Spanish champion and a two-time Spanish Cup winner.

Ronaldo is well and truly Real Madrid's greatest player of all-time.