The conversations surrounding the beautiful game tend to be driven by the goals scored and those who score them. But for proper fans, the game is a lot more about just putting the ball into the back of the net.The finer aspects of the game are sometimes as intriguing. The game that requires different departments to seamlessly integrate into a smooth-functioning system, and when done right, can result in magical, scintillating football.We honour the men who 'create' these goal-scoring opportunities, like a drummer cueing up the lead guitarist to let it rip!#5 Caesar AzpilicuetaAzpilicueta continues to be a regular fixture in the Chelsea back-line.Azpilicueta is one of the most productive full-backs in the game at the moment. Although, the same can be said for almost every season that the Spaniard has featured in a blue shirt for Chelsea.Sharp on his feet, the utilitarian players is adept at most aspects of defensive work but has regularly increased his presence further up the pitch for the reigning Premier League Champions.Azpi finds himself on the ball an awful lot - as do most wing-backs these days - for his side and always finds a way to put it to good use, either by exchanging passes on the flank with the centre-back to ease the opposition pressure or galloping forward down the right - or left - to look to put dangerous crosses into the box for the strikers to score from.5 - Cesar Azpilicueta has been directly involved in more PL goals than any other defender this season (5 - 1 goal, 4 assists). Rampage.— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 21, 2017This stat shows us just how effective he is at creating chances for his team in attack. He is the most productive player in the Chelsea squad, starting each of the 74 matches prior to his missing the fixture against Swansea in the league end of last year. Critical.He is the only defender to feature on this list and is a regular presence in the most-successful passes completed standings in the Premier League.