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#3 Thomas Muller | Bayern Munich | 98
Many wrote off Thomas Muller after a couple of rocky campaigns for club and country, but he bounced back in stunning fashion with eight goals and 21 assists in 2019/20. The German veteran has maintained his incredible form throughout 2020/21 as well, racking up a staggering ten goals and 17 assists in 29 games.
Muller's 17 assists is the highest tally in Europe this campaign, with Harry Kane's 13 coming in at second place. The Raumdeuter's assists combined with 81 key passes for the Bavarians make him the third-highest chance creator across the top five leagues. Muller is on course to win his tenth Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich as they lead the table by seven points with three games to go.
=#1 Hakan Calhanoglu | AC Milan | 99
Despite their turbulent form towards the end of the campaign, AC Milan have had one of their best campaigns over the last few years — and Hakan Calhanoglu has been one of the many reasons for their upturn in fortunes. The Turkish international has been in sublime form during the 2020/21 campaign, taking up the creative responsibilities for the Rossoneri.
Calganoglu has only scored thrice but has registered eight assists in 28 Serie A appearances, and has registered more key passes than any player in Europe's top five leagues with 91. He also tops the charts in Italy for shot-creating actions with 154. Calhanoglu's contract is set to expire soon, and should Milan fail to extend it, one of Europe's two best creators could be available on a free.
=#1 Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | 99
Manchester United superstar Bruno Fernandes has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League since he moved from Sporting CP last season, and he's been in spectacular form in 2020/21 as well. The Portuguese playmaker has registered 16 league goals and 11 assists, and has been at the heart of the Red Devils' push for second place.
The 26-year-old is statistically the best creator in Europe's top five leagues as he's accumulated a stunning 88 key passes along with 11 assists, taking his tally up to 99 chances created for the season. His 19 big chances created is the highest in the Premier League, with Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne coming in at second place with 17 for the season.
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