Top 10 Players with Most Assists in a Premier League Season
This list highlights footballers who have recorded the highest number of assists in one Premier League campaign, featuring both current stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah, as well as legends such as Thierry Henry and Frank Lampard.
The data focuses exclusively on official league matches, showcasing seasons by some of the most creative players in Premier League history. Kevin De Bruyne stands out with multiple entries, demonstrating his consistent playmaking prowess for Manchester City. He shares the top spot with Thierry Henry, whose 2002–03 season set an early high mark. In third place is Mesut Özil for his impressive 2015–16 run.
No adjustments are made for player roles or minutes played; these figures purely count assists during league fixtures. The trend reveals how critical assist providers have become in influencing title races over time.
Premier League Single-Season Assist Leaders
- Rank: 1, Assists: 20, Player: Kevin De Bruyne, Season: 2019–20, Club: Manchester City
- Rank: 2, Assists: 20, Player: Thierry Henry, Season: 2002–03, Club: Arsenal
- Rank: 3, Assists: 19, Player: Mesut Özil, Season: 2015–16, Club: Arsenal
- Rank: 4, Assists: 18, Player: Mohamed Salah, Season: 2024–25, Club: Liverpool
- Rank: 5, Assists: 18, Player: Frank Lampard, Season: 2004–05, Club: Chelsea
- Rank: 6, Assists: 18, Player: Kevin De Bruyne, Season: 2016–17, Club: Manchester City
- Rank: 7, Assists: 18, Player: Cesc Fàbregas, Season: 2014–15, Club: Chelsea
- Rank: 8, Assists: 17, Player: Cesc Fàbregas, Season: 2007–08, Club: Arsenal
- Rank: 9, Assists: 16, Player: Eric Cantona, Season: 1992–93, Club: Leeds United / Manchester United
- Rank: 10, Assists: 16, Player: Kevin De Bruyne, Season: 2017–18, Club: Manchester City
- Rank: 11, Assists: 16, Player: Kevin De Bruyne, Season: 2022–23, Club: Manchester City
Common Questions
- Has anyone surpassed Thierry Henry’s record for assists in a single Premier League season?Kevin De Bruyne has matched Henry’s record of 20 assists but no one has exceeded it so far.
