In football, goal scorers usually get the most attention, but those who generate opportunities and rack up assists should not be overlooked. For a team to be successful in any league, they have to score goals, and assist makers will play a pivotal role to achieve this.The team's assists in the midfield are undoubtedly the most important as they create opportunities for the squad. Strikers thrive on those few occasions when they make that one defence-splitting pass that leads to a goal.The Premier League has been blessed with many creative playmakersThe players who compete for the Premier League's top goalscorer honors receive a lot of praise, but what about those who produce all-important assists?England's top division boasts some of the best creative talent in the world, with famed goal-weavers in every squad. With gameweek 23 already begun, let's look at the top five players with the highest number of assists in the ongoing 2021-22 Premier League season.#5. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - 7 AssistsManchester United v Liverpool - Premier LeagueDespite missing the last 11 Premier League games for Manchester United, Paul Pogba is still the Red Devils' highest competitive assist-maker. With seven assists in as many starts in the league, Pogba showed his creative abilities early on.It is worth mentioning that the Frenchman provided his share of assists in just three different matches. The 28-year old commenced his season with a roll, bagging quadruple assists against Leeds United in Matchweek 1. He, then followed it up with another assist in the very next encounter against Southampton.Sky Sports Premier League@SkySportsPLAccording to reports, Paul Pogba has told #MUFC he wants to join Real Madrid in the summer.1:15 AM · Jan 19, 20228047790According to reports, Paul Pogba has told #MUFC he wants to join Real Madrid in the summer.Pogba, again set up two goals against Newcastle United during game week 4, when he set up Bruno Fernandes and Jesse Lingard for their goals against the Magpies.The former Juventus midfielder has not featured for United since their 2-2 Champions League draw with Atalanta on November 2, having sustained a calf injury while on France duty. Pogba, who is yet to feature under interim coach Ralph Ragnick, is expected to return in the second half of February.#4. Gabriel Jesus (Manchester City) - 7 AssistsManchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Premier LeagueManchester City have an amazing array of attacking talent, with players who can both score and set up goals. The current table-toppers, who prefer to play without a traditional striker, boast world-class playmakers in Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gündogan, Jack Grealish, among few others.However, it is a bit startling that Gabriel Jesus, conventionally a centre-forward, has provided the most (7) number of assists for Manchester City so far this term. Interestingly, the Brazilian has moved from his usual striker role under Pep Guardiola out to the right wing since the opening stages of the season - and evidently the decision paid dividends.Manchester City@ManCity years of @gabrieljesus9! 🤙We're celebrating with his first @premierleague goal, his most recent and perhaps his most iconic... #ManCity | #OnThisDay2:55 AM · Jan 19, 202226052755️⃣ years of @gabrieljesus9! 🇧🇷🤙We're celebrating with his first @premierleague goal, his most recent and perhaps his most iconic... ✨#ManCity | #OnThisDay https://t.co/o4TOoEA5lkHis awareness of how to offer great service to other Manchester City attackers has improved since his switch from a central role to a wider role. Jesus began the 2021/22 season on a superb note after nearly two seasons of largely inconsistent performances at the Etihad.The 24-year old assisted three times in his first two starts for the reigning champions. As a result of such terrific performances, he was also named Manchester City's Player of the Month for August. Creating a chance in every 39 minutes in the league, it will be fair to say that Jesus has adeptly added the playmaking facet to his game.