Top 10 Greatest Assistants in Football History - He Made the Pass, He Made the Difference!

In football, the goal is the highlight of the game, but the assist is often just as valuable, if not more so, than the shot. After all, without a precise pass, the goal won't even happen!

Statistics show that players with high assist ability are valued as highly as goal scorers. Great names in world football have stood out not only for their goals, but also for their genius in assisting their teammates.

Let's meet the greatest assistants of all time!

10 - David Beckham

Opening our list, we have one of the greatest English midfielders in history, known for his elegance and quality when striking the ball. Discovered by Manchester United, Beckham also shone at Real Madrid and other clubs. His numbers are impressive:

- Assists: 256

- Games: 839

- Average: 0.30

9 - Ryan Giggs

Considered the greatest Welsh player of all time, Giggs spent his entire career at Manchester United and made his mark with his pinpoint passes:

- Assists: 258

- Games: 1031

- Average: 0.25

8 - Mesut Ozil

German Mesut Ozil has shone for Real Madrid and Arsenal, as well as winning the 2014 World Cup with the German national team. His numbers speak for themselves:

- Assists: 262

- Games: 697

- Average: 0.37

7 - Cristiano Ronaldo

He needs no introduction. In addition to being one of the greatest goalscorers in history, Cristiano Ronaldo also knows how to serve his teammates:

- Assists: 276

- Games: 1270

- Average: 0.21

6 - Angel Di Maria

Argentine Di Maria shone alongside Messi and is one of the best assistants in football:

- Assists: 278

- Games: 945

- Average: 0.29

5 - Kevin De Bruyne

The Belgian star, Manchester City idol and Brazil's tormentor at the 2018 World Cup, impresses with his numbers:

- Assists: 286

- Games: 747

- Average: 0.38

4 - Neymar Jr

Brazilian star Neymar, in addition to being one of the greatest dribblers in football, also has a special talent for assists:

- Assists: 289

- Games: 773

- Average: 0.37

3 - Luis Suarez

"El Pistolero" not only scored many goals, but also knew how to serve his teammates, especially alongside Messi and Neymar at Barcelona:

- Assists: 298

- Games: 843

- Average: 0.35

2 - Thomas Muller

German Thomas Müller, with his unique style, has become one of the most efficient players in the art of assists:

- Assists: 303

- Games: 867

- Average: 0.34

1 - Lionel Messi

To no one's surprise, Lionel Messi tops the ranking. The Argentine genius continues to deliver magical passes on the pitch:

- Assists: 381

- Games: 1085

- Average: 0.35

The great football players are true maestros on the field. Statistics show that teams with players who provide a lot of assists perform better throughout the seasons. After all, football is a team sport and without a good pass, there is no goal.

Whether it's Messi, De Bruyne or Neymar, these stars have proven that knowing how to serve is an art!

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