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The summer transfer window 2021 paved the way for a more exciting season for European football fans. The top five leagues along with the Champions League have raised their bars in terms of excitement, anticipation and individual performances.
Speaking of individual performances, in this article, we are going to cover the moments that get lost amidst the stats and scores - chance creation! While spectators and scoresheets celebrate the goal scorer or the assist provider, they often miss out on acknowledging the chance creator.
The football world has seen some brilliant chance creators like Andres Iniesta, David Beckham, Xavi, Zidane, among others. These players were gifted with eagle vision and pinpoint passing accuracy. Football has always produced players with these qualities. Without further ado, let's take a look at
5 players who have created the most chances this season in Europe's big five leagues
#5 Moses Simon (Nantes) — Ligue 1
Not many would expect a player from the 8th placed team in Ligue 1 to make it onto the list. But yes, Nantes winger Moses Simon has made the cut as the player with 5th most chances created across Europe's top five leagues.
Although his team is yet to find its balance into the new season, Moses Simon has already found his. With five assists, the Nigerian international has contributed directly to half of Nantes' goals so far this season.
He also has the same number of chances created as many assists provided. With a little bit of aid from his teammates, Moses Simon could really help his team finish higher up the table.
#4 Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) — La Liga
Karim Benzema has been off to a flying start ever since the season began. Real Madrid's stand-in captain is enduring what could be known as the best phase of his career.
With eight goals and seven assists from six games, the Frenchman is ahead of every other striker in Europe at the moment. However, the former Lyon prodigy not only leads the goal/assist charts but also that of chances created.
The Real Madrid No. 9 has five crucial chances created so far in La Liga. Though his best performance as a striker came against Celta Vigo, it was against RCD Mallorca and Levante that Benzema created the most chances.
The 33-year-old's relentless efforts helps him draw out the defenders, thus making his teammates' jobs easier.
#3 Andrej Kramaric (Hoffenheim) — Bundesliga
Another surprise entry on the list — Hoffenheim's Andrej Kramaric. The Croatian international is leading the chart with the most assists (4) so far this season in the Bundesliga. Despite that, not many would have expected him to be one of the best across the continent right now. He has five chance creations.
Andrej Kramaric has been one of the top and most consistent performers for Hoffenheim since the start of the 2021-22 season. His best evening so far came against Augsburg, against whom he registered three assists.
Despite being part of Leicester's Premier League-winning team in 2015-16, Kramaric failed to bag a winner's medal. This was because he didn't meet the minimum requirements in terms of league matches played. The striker moved to the Bundesliga the very next season and broke numerous club records in the process.
Andrej Kramaric is Hoffenheim's all-time top goal scorer in the Bundesliga (82*) and across all competitions (97*). He is also Bundesliga's all-time top Croatian goalscorer.
#2 Lorenzo Insigne (Napoli) — Serie A
Napoli are making the most of Juventus' downfall this season. The Naples outfit look solid at the top of the table as of now. After scoring 15 goals while conceding just two, we can be certain that Napoli are in a strong position considering both departments.
Even though the team is moving ahead after a combined effort from all the players, their captain stands out. Lorenzo Insigne, who joined his club after a scintillating international outing, seems much more confident.
The 30-year-old has already registered three assists and one goal from just five Serie A games so far. He has also managed to bag five major chances created along with three key passes per 90 minutes.
#1 Kylian Mbappe (PSG) — Ligue 1
Many tip this to be Kylian Mbappe's last season with the Parisians. The Frenchman is expected to join La Liga juggernaut Real Madrid next season as a free agent.
Perhaps winning the Champions League could be the only way for PSG to retain their MVP. However, with Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos and Neymar alongside Mbappe, it doesn't seem like an impossible task.
Despite all the rumors and chaos, Kylian Mbappe is shedding blood, sweat and tears for his team. With six chances created so far, Kylian Mbappe maintains top spot on our list.
While the world expected Messi-Neymar duo to dominate once again, Kylian Mbappe stole the show from his teammates.
