5 players with most chances created from open play in European top 5 leagues in 2021 

#3 Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) - 79 chances created

Manchester United v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Bruno Fernandes has been Manchester United's best signing in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era without a doubt. He has been phenomenal for the Red Devils. The Portuguese international has added a copious amount of creativity and sharpness to Manchester United's attack.

Fernandes is a risk-taker. He tries to pull off the audacious very regularly and to his credit, he succeeds at it quite often. The 27-year-old is always looking around to see if a teammate is making a run or is in a great position to receive the ball.

He will then play a quick pass into their path and does it usually before the defenders can react. Fernandes' throughballs are well-weighted and his passing range is simply outstanding. He created a total of 79 chances from open play for Manchester United in 2021.

#2 Filip Kostic (Eintracht Frankfurt) - 79 chances created

Eintracht Frankfurt v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - Bundesliga

Filip Kostic has simply been phenomenal for Eintracht Frankfurt in 2021. In the 2020-21 season, he formed a lethal striking partnership with Andre Silva. The Serbian international is a constant threat in the attacking third.

He is a wonderful technician who can play some exquisite crosses and through balls. Kostic doesn't shy away from testing the goalkeeper from range either. The 29-year-old has been in fine form in the ongoing season as well, scoring three goals and providing six assists in 16 Bundesliga appearances.

He created a grand total of 79 chances from open play for Eintracht Frankfurt in 2021.

#1 Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich) - 106 chances created

FC Bayern München v VfL Wolfsburg - Bundesliga

Thomas Muller has simply been a cut above the rest when it comes to creating chances. The Bayern Munich forward is one of the most intelligent footballers on the planet and is a master at creating space and chances for his teammates.

Muller's movement in and around the final third is simply exceptional. He knows when to drag defenders away and what space to run into to maximize his side's chances of scoring goals. Muller has turned out to be a great partner for the prolific Robert Lewandowski.

He has scored and assisted in four Bundesliga matches this season. He is the only player other than Mohamed Salah and Hakan Calhanoglu to do so in Europe's top five leagues in the ongoing season. Muller created a whopping 106 chances from open play in 2021.